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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,970.63, 302,261.40 and 170,476.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,970.63, 302,261.40 and 170,476.47 is: 235,321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,970.63 : 302,261.40 = 170,476.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,970.63/302,261.40 = 170,476.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,970.63x = 302,261.40 × 170,476.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,970.63x = 51,528,456,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,528,456,489.26/218,970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,321.31

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