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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,364.56, 511,360.77 and 170,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,364.56, 511,360.77 and 170,069.88 is: 254,763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,364.56 : 511,360.77 = 170,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,364.56/511,360.77 = 170,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,364.56x = 511,360.77 × 170,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,364.56x = 86,967,062,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,967,062,154.98/341,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,763.01

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