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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,129.80, 468,194.70 and 170,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,129.80, 468,194.70 and 170,412.20 is: 255,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,129.80 : 468,194.70 = 170,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,129.80/468,194.70 = 170,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,129.80x = 468,194.70 × 170,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,129.80x = 79,786,088,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,786,088,855.34/312,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,618.30

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