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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,905.80, 467,858.70 and 170,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,905.80, 467,858.70 and 170,188.20 is: 255,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,905.80 : 467,858.70 = 170,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,905.80/467,858.70 = 170,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,905.80x = 467,858.70 × 170,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,905.80x = 79,624,030,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,624,030,007.34/311,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,282.30

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