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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,267.09, 390,858.87 and 170,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,267.09, 390,858.87 and 170,092.27 is: 234,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,267.09 : 390,858.87 = 170,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,267.09/390,858.87 = 170,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,267.09x = 390,858.87 × 170,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,267.09x = 66,482,072,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,482,072,447.93/283,267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,697.48

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