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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,732.91, 422,599.36 and 170,691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,732.91, 422,599.36 and 170,691.63 is: 256,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,732.91 : 422,599.36 = 170,691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,732.91/422,599.36 = 170,691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,732.91x = 422,599.36 × 170,691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,732.91x = 72,134,173,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,134,173,595.36/281,732.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,037.44

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