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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,353.74, 465,734.76 and 170,210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,353.74, 465,734.76 and 170,210.78 is: 255,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,353.74 : 465,734.76 = 170,210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,353.74/465,734.76 = 170,210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,353.74x = 465,734.76 × 170,210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,353.74x = 79,273,076,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,273,076,772.71/310,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,428.13

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