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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,024.10, 291,036.15 and 170,696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,024.10, 291,036.15 and 170,696.10 is: 256,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,024.10 : 291,036.15 = 170,696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,024.10/291,036.15 = 170,696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,024.10x = 291,036.15 × 170,696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,024.10x = 49,678,735,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,678,735,764.02/194,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,044.15

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