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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,529, 420,250.02 and 170,418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,529, 420,250.02 and 170,418.92 is: 235,178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,529 : 420,250.02 = 170,418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,529/420,250.02 = 170,418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,529x = 420,250.02 × 170,418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,529x = 71,618,554,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,618,554,538.38/304,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,178.11

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