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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,480.95, 416,204.34 and 170,885.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,480.95, 416,204.34 and 170,885.22 is: 256,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,480.95 : 416,204.34 = 170,885.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,480.95/416,204.34 = 170,885.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,480.95x = 416,204.34 × 170,885.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,480.95x = 71,123,170,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,123,170,205.85/277,480.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,317.31

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