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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,004.06, 415,393.53 and 170,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,004.06, 415,393.53 and 170,171.30 is: 234,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,004.06 : 415,393.53 = 170,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,004.06/415,393.53 = 170,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,004.06x = 415,393.53 × 170,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,004.06x = 70,688,057,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,688,057,011.69/301,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,840.88

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