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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,028.06, 435,035.51 and 170,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,028.06, 435,035.51 and 170,841.12 is: 256,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,028.06 : 435,035.51 = 170,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,028.06/435,035.51 = 170,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,028.06x = 435,035.51 × 170,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,028.06x = 74,321,951,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,321,951,923.24/290,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,257.80

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