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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,794.35, 264,789.61 and 170,514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,794.35, 264,789.61 and 170,514.74 is: 235,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,794.35 : 264,789.61 = 170,514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,794.35/264,789.61 = 170,514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,794.35x = 264,789.61 × 170,514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,794.35x = 45,150,531,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150,531,503.85/191,794.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,411.17

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