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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,354.24, 465,735.51 and 170,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,354.24, 465,735.51 and 170,211.28 is: 255,428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,354.24 : 465,735.51 = 170,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,354.24/465,735.51 = 170,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,354.24x = 465,735.51 × 170,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,354.24x = 79,273,437,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,273,437,298.55/310,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,428.88

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