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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,974.40, 413,961.60 and 170,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,974.40, 413,961.60 and 170,998.40 is: 256,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,974.40 : 413,961.60 = 170,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,974.40/413,961.60 = 170,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,974.40x = 413,961.60 × 170,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,974.40x = 70,786,771,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,786,771,261.44/275,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,497.60

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