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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,401.30, 344,101.95 and 170,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,401.30, 344,101.95 and 170,352.30 is: 255,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,401.30 : 344,101.95 = 170,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,401.30/344,101.95 = 170,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,401.30x = 344,101.95 × 170,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,401.30x = 58,618,558,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,618,558,616.99/229,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,528.45

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