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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,341.30, 343,331.55 and 170,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,341.30, 343,331.55 and 170,438.10 is: 255,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,341.30 : 343,331.55 = 170,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,341.30/343,331.55 = 170,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,341.30x = 343,331.55 × 170,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,341.30x = 58,516,777,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,516,777,052.06/229,341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,151.50

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