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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,325.24, 465,691.98 and 170,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,325.24, 465,691.98 and 170,182.28 is: 255,385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,325.24 : 465,691.98 = 170,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,325.24/465,691.98 = 170,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,325.24x = 465,691.98 × 170,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,325.24x = 79,252,522,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,252,522,934.11/310,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,385.36

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