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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,253.23, 393,622.20 and 170,509.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,253.23, 393,622.20 and 170,509.09 is: 235,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,253.23 : 393,622.20 = 170,509.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,253.23/393,622.20 = 170,509.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,253.23x = 393,622.20 × 170,509.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,253.23x = 67,116,163,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,116,163,125.80/285,253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,286.25

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