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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,089.66, 383,735.01 and 170,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,089.66, 383,735.01 and 170,664.22 is: 235,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,089.66 : 383,735.01 = 170,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,089.66/383,735.01 = 170,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,089.66x = 383,735.01 × 170,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,089.66x = 65,489,836,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,489,836,168.34/278,089.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,499.00

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