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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,041.08, 433,606.62 and 170,797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,041.08, 433,606.62 and 170,797.64 is: 256,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,041.08 : 433,606.62 = 170,797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,041.08/433,606.62 = 170,797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,041.08x = 433,606.62 × 170,797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,041.08x = 74,058,987,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,058,987,384.38/289,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,223.05

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