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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,164.40, 419,731.32 and 170,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,164.40, 419,731.32 and 170,028.40 is: 234,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,164.40 : 419,731.32 = 170,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,164.40/419,731.32 = 170,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,164.40x = 419,731.32 × 170,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,164.40x = 71,366,244,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,366,244,769.49/304,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,630.50

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