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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,527, 420,247.26 and 170,416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,527, 420,247.26 and 170,416.92 is: 235,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,527 : 420,247.26 = 170,416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,527/420,247.26 = 170,416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,527x = 420,247.26 × 170,416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,527x = 71,617,243,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,617,243,687.64/304,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,175.35

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