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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,339.24, 465,712.98 and 170,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,339.24, 465,712.98 and 170,196.28 is: 255,406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,339.24 : 465,712.98 = 170,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,339.24/465,712.98 = 170,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,339.24x = 465,712.98 × 170,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,339.24x = 79,262,616,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,262,616,743.71/310,339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,406.36

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