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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,307.30, 343,280.55 and 170,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,307.30, 343,280.55 and 170,404.10 is: 255,100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,307.30 : 343,280.55 = 170,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,307.30/343,280.55 = 170,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,307.30x = 343,280.55 × 170,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,307.30x = 58,496,413,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,496,413,170.26/229,307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,100.53

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