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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,019.20, 465,374.40 and 170,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,019.20, 465,374.40 and 170,051.20 is: 255,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,019.20 : 465,374.40 = 170,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,019.20/465,374.40 = 170,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,019.20x = 465,374.40 × 170,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,019.20x = 79,137,475,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,137,475,169.28/310,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,266.37

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