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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,311.30, 343,286.55 and 170,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,311.30, 343,286.55 and 170,408.10 is: 255,106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,311.30 : 343,286.55 = 170,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,311.30/343,286.55 = 170,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,311.30x = 343,286.55 × 170,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,311.30x = 58,498,808,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,498,808,741.06/229,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,106.52

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