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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,446.33, 457,774.30 and 170,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,446.33, 457,774.30 and 170,507.06 is: 255,539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,446.33 : 457,774.30 = 170,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,446.33/457,774.30 = 170,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,446.33x = 457,774.30 × 170,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,446.33x = 78,053,750,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053,750,889.38/305,446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,539.99

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