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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,010.26, 735,108.30 and 170,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,010.26, 735,108.30 and 170,149.66 is: 255,256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,010.26 : 735,108.30 = 170,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,010.26/735,108.30 = 170,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,010.26x = 735,108.30 × 170,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,010.26x = 125,078,427,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,078,427,308.18/490,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,256.75

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