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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,950.80, 467,926.20 and 170,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,950.80, 467,926.20 and 170,233.20 is: 255,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,950.80 : 467,926.20 = 170,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,950.80/467,926.20 = 170,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,950.80x = 467,926.20 × 170,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,950.80x = 79,656,574,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,656,574,389.84/311,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,349.80

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