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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,789.78, 264,783.29 and 170,510.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,789.78, 264,783.29 and 170,510.13 is: 235,404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,789.78 : 264,783.29 = 170,510.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,789.78/264,783.29 = 170,510.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,789.78x = 264,783.29 × 170,510.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,789.78x = 45,148,232,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148,232,347.18/191,789.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,404.79

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