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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,968.80, 467,953.20 and 170,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,968.80, 467,953.20 and 170,251.20 is: 255,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,968.80 : 467,953.20 = 170,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,968.80/467,953.20 = 170,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,968.80x = 467,953.20 × 170,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,968.80x = 79,669,593,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,669,593,843.84/311,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,376.80

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