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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,260.57, 512,604.78 and 170,956.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,260.57, 512,604.78 and 170,956.48 is: 256,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,260.57 : 512,604.78 = 170,956.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,260.57/512,604.78 = 170,956.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,260.57x = 512,604.78 × 170,956.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,260.57x = 87,633,109,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,633,109,781.03/342,260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,042.08

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