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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,216.40, 442,824.60 and 170,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,216.40, 442,824.60 and 170,411.60 is: 255,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,216.40 : 442,824.60 = 170,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,216.40/442,824.60 = 170,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,216.40x = 442,824.60 × 170,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,216.40x = 75,462,448,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,462,448,605.36/295,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,617.40

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