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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,350.86, 456,089.57 and 170,950.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,350.86, 456,089.57 and 170,950.35 is: 256,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,350.86 : 456,089.57 = 170,950.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,350.86/456,089.57 = 170,950.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,350.86x = 456,089.57 × 170,950.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,350.86x = 77,968,673,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,968,673,119.50/304,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,180.23

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