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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,002.03, 434,862.41 and 170,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,002.03, 434,862.41 and 170,098.17 is: 255,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,002.03 : 434,862.41 = 170,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,002.03/434,862.41 = 170,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,002.03x = 434,862.41 × 170,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,002.03x = 73,969,297,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,969,297,117.99/290,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,064.76

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