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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,701.67, 414,114.28 and 170,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,701.67, 414,114.28 and 170,152.56 is: 254,651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,701.67 : 414,114.28 = 170,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,701.67/414,114.28 = 170,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,701.67x = 414,114.28 × 170,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,701.67x = 70,462,604,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,462,604,874.56/276,701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,651.90

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