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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,167.83, 393,504.69 and 170,423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,167.83, 393,504.69 and 170,423.65 is: 235,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,167.83 : 393,504.69 = 170,423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,167.83/393,504.69 = 170,423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,167.83x = 393,504.69 × 170,423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,167.83x = 67,062,505,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,062,505,561.92/285,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,168.55

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