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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,347.74, 465,725.73 and 170,204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,347.74, 465,725.73 and 170,204.78 is: 255,419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,347.74 : 465,725.73 = 170,204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,347.74/465,725.73 = 170,204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,347.74x = 465,725.73 × 170,204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,347.74x = 79,268,745,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,268,745,414.99/310,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,419.12

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