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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,052.61, 393,310.13 and 170,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,052.61, 393,310.13 and 170,314.02 is: 234,996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,052.61 : 393,310.13 = 170,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,052.61/393,310.13 = 170,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,052.61x = 393,310.13 × 170,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,052.61x = 66,986,229,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,986,229,772.81/285,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,996.02

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