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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,617.06, 420,371.49 and 170,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,617.06, 420,371.49 and 170,481.06 is: 235,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,617.06 : 420,371.49 = 170,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,617.06/420,371.49 = 170,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,617.06x = 420,371.49 × 170,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,617.06x = 71,665,377,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,665,377,208.98/304,617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,263.83

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