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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,960.68, 420,806.34 and 170,824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,960.68, 420,806.34 and 170,824.68 is: 235,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,960.68 : 420,806.34 = 170,824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,960.68/420,806.34 = 170,824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,960.68x = 420,806.34 × 170,824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,960.68x = 71,884,108,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,884,108,372.47/304,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,715.99

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