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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,006.20, 468,009.30 and 170,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,006.20, 468,009.30 and 170,288.60 is: 255,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,006.20 : 468,009.30 = 170,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,006.20/468,009.30 = 170,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,006.20x = 468,009.30 × 170,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,006.20x = 79,696,648,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,696,648,483.98/312,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,432.90

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