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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,098.84, 421,035.24 and 170,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,098.84, 421,035.24 and 170,962.84 is: 235,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,098.84 : 421,035.24 = 170,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,098.84/421,035.24 = 170,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,098.84x = 421,035.24 × 170,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,098.84x = 71,981,380,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,981,380,370.48/305,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,928.07

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