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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,323.24, 465,688.98 and 170,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,323.24, 465,688.98 and 170,180.28 is: 255,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,323.24 : 465,688.98 = 170,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,323.24/465,688.98 = 170,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,323.24x = 465,688.98 × 170,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,323.24x = 79,251,081,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,251,081,009.31/310,323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,382.36

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