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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,408.40, 423,612.60 and 170,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,408.40, 423,612.60 and 170,215.30 is: 255,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,408.40 : 423,612.60 = 170,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,408.40/423,612.60 = 170,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,408.40x = 423,612.60 × 170,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,408.40x = 72,105,345,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,105,345,792.78/282,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,322.95

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