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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,946.30, 467,919.45 and 170,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,946.30, 467,919.45 and 170,228.70 is: 255,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,946.30 : 467,919.45 = 170,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,946.30/467,919.45 = 170,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,946.30x = 467,919.45 × 170,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,946.30x = 79,653,319,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,653,319,678.22/311,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,343.05

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