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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,266.24, 393,640.08 and 170,522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,266.24, 393,640.08 and 170,522.12 is: 235,304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,266.24 : 393,640.08 = 170,522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,266.24/393,640.08 = 170,522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,266.24x = 393,640.08 × 170,522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,266.24x = 67,124,340,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,124,340,958.57/285,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,304.19

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