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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,624.40, 476,436.60 and 170,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,624.40, 476,436.60 and 170,168.40 is: 255,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,624.40 : 476,436.60 = 170,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,624.40/476,436.60 = 170,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,624.40x = 476,436.60 × 170,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,624.40x = 81,074,453,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,074,453,923.44/317,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,252.60

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