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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,228.40, 276,342.60 and 170,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,228.40, 276,342.60 and 170,231.60 is: 255,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,228.40 : 276,342.60 = 170,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,228.40/276,342.60 = 170,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,228.40x = 276,342.60 × 170,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,228.40x = 47,042,242,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,042,242,946.16/184,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,347.40

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