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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,767.04, 412,834.08 and 170,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,767.04, 412,834.08 and 170,246.72 is: 254,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,767.04 : 412,834.08 = 170,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,767.04/412,834.08 = 170,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,767.04x = 412,834.08 × 170,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,767.04x = 70,283,648,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,283,648,024.22/275,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,866.02

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