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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,141.33, 393,468.32 and 170,397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,141.33, 393,468.32 and 170,397.13 is: 235,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,141.33 : 393,468.32 = 170,397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,141.33/393,468.32 = 170,397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,141.33x = 393,468.32 × 170,397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,141.33x = 67,045,871,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,045,871,916.24/285,141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,132.07

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