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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,266.23, 383,581.31 and 170,636.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,266.23, 383,581.31 and 170,636.67 is: 235,217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,266.23 : 383,581.31 = 170,636.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,266.23/383,581.31 = 170,636.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,266.23x = 383,581.31 × 170,636.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,266.23x = 65,453,036,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,453,036,559.45/278,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,217.32

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