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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,626.40, 297,362.61 and 170,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,626.40, 297,362.61 and 170,412.40 is: 235,009.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,626.40 : 297,362.61 = 170,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,626.40/297,362.61 = 170,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,626.40x = 297,362.61 × 170,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,626.40x = 50,674,277,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674,277,248.40/215,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,009.61

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