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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,288.08, 393,669.87 and 170,543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,288.08, 393,669.87 and 170,543.72 is: 235,333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,288.08 : 393,669.87 = 170,543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,288.08/393,669.87 = 170,543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,288.08x = 393,669.87 × 170,543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,288.08x = 67,137,922,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,137,922,113.37/285,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,333.78

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