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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,077.70, 393,380.50 and 170,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,077.70, 393,380.50 and 170,333.49 is: 235,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,077.70 : 393,380.50 = 170,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,077.70/393,380.50 = 170,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,077.70x = 393,380.50 × 170,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,077.70x = 67,005,873,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,005,873,462.95/285,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,044.25

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