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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,320.24, 465,684.48 and 170,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,320.24, 465,684.48 and 170,177.28 is: 255,377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,320.24 : 465,684.48 = 170,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,320.24/465,684.48 = 170,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,320.24x = 465,684.48 × 170,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,320.24x = 79,248,918,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,248,918,144.61/310,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,377.86

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