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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,888.32, 615,874.51 and 170,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,888.32, 615,874.51 and 170,867.82 is: 256,111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,888.32 : 615,874.51 = 170,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,888.32/615,874.51 = 170,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,888.32x = 615,874.51 × 170,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,888.32x = 105,233,134,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,233,134,917.27/410,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,111.28

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