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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,663.68, 420,396.48 and 170,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,663.68, 420,396.48 and 170,527.68 is: 235,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,663.68 : 420,396.48 = 170,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,663.68/420,396.48 = 170,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,663.68x = 420,396.48 × 170,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,663.68x = 71,689,236,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,689,236,414.57/304,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,306.15

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