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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,309.10, 611,182.35 and 170,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,309.10, 611,182.35 and 170,675.70 is: 256,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,309.10 : 611,182.35 = 170,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,309.10/611,182.35 = 170,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,309.10x = 611,182.35 × 170,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,309.10x = 104,313,975,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,313,975,413.90/407,309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,105.19

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