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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,004.70, 459,007.05 and 170,702.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,004.70, 459,007.05 and 170,702.30 is: 256,053.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,004.70 : 459,007.05 = 170,702.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,004.70/459,007.05 = 170,702.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,004.70x = 459,007.05 × 170,702.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,004.70x = 78,353,559,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,353,559,151.22/306,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,053.45

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