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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,422.72, 399,294.72 and 170,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,422.72, 399,294.72 and 170,190.72 is: 234,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,422.72 : 399,294.72 = 170,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,422.72/399,294.72 = 170,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,422.72x = 399,294.72 × 170,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,422.72x = 67,956,255,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,956,255,889.00/289,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,799.31

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