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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,265.24, 393,638.70 and 170,521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,265.24, 393,638.70 and 170,521.12 is: 235,302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,265.24 : 393,638.70 = 170,521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,265.24/393,638.70 = 170,521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,265.24x = 393,638.70 × 170,521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,265.24x = 67,123,711,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,123,711,999.34/285,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,302.81

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