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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,105.77, 456,572.34 and 171,079.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,105.77, 456,572.34 and 171,079.65 is: 256,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,105.77 : 456,572.34 = 171,079.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,105.77/456,572.34 = 171,079.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,105.77x = 456,572.34 × 171,079.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,105.77x = 78,110,236,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,110,236,126.88/304,105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,852.20

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