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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,618.06, 420,372.87 and 170,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,618.06, 420,372.87 and 170,482.06 is: 235,265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,618.06 : 420,372.87 = 170,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,618.06/420,372.87 = 170,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,618.06x = 420,372.87 × 170,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,618.06x = 71,666,032,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,666,032,845.71/304,618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,265.21

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