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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,170.83, 393,508.83 and 170,426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,170.83, 393,508.83 and 170,426.65 is: 235,172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,170.83 : 393,508.83 = 170,426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,170.83/393,508.83 = 170,426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,170.83x = 393,508.83 × 170,426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,170.83x = 67,064,391,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,064,391,642.32/285,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,172.69

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