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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,797.23, 264,793.58 and 170,517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,797.23, 264,793.58 and 170,517.60 is: 235,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,797.23 : 264,793.58 = 170,517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,797.23/264,793.58 = 170,517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,797.23x = 264,793.58 × 170,517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,797.23x = 45,151,964,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,964,904.42/191,797.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,415.10

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