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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,348.80, 343,342.80 and 170,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,348.80, 343,342.80 and 170,445.60 is: 255,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,348.80 : 343,342.80 = 170,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,348.80/343,342.80 = 170,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,348.80x = 343,342.80 × 170,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,348.80x = 58,521,269,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,521,269,551.68/229,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,162.75

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