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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,265.40, 492,414.30 and 170,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,265.40, 492,414.30 and 170,801.40 is: 256,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,265.40 : 492,414.30 = 170,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,265.40/492,414.30 = 170,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,265.40x = 492,414.30 × 170,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,265.40x = 84,105,051,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,105,051,820.02/328,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,210.53

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