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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,336.36, 419,983.86 and 170,200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,336.36, 419,983.86 and 170,200.36 is: 234,876.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,336.36 : 419,983.86 = 170,200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,336.36/419,983.86 = 170,200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,336.36x = 419,983.86 × 170,200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,336.36x = 71,481,404,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,481,404,166.19/304,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,876.32

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