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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,499.06, 416,231.31 and 170,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,499.06, 416,231.31 and 170,903.30 is: 256,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,499.06 : 416,231.31 = 170,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,499.06/416,231.31 = 170,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,499.06x = 416,231.31 × 170,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,499.06x = 71,135,304,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,135,304,442.32/277,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,344.31

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