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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,266.30, 343,899.45 and 170,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,266.30, 343,899.45 and 170,217.30 is: 255,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,266.30 : 343,899.45 = 170,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,266.30/343,899.45 = 170,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,266.30x = 343,899.45 × 170,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,266.30x = 58,537,635,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,537,635,850.49/229,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,325.95

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