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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,863.22, 401,256.50 and 170,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,863.22, 401,256.50 and 170,009.60 is: 234,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,863.22 : 401,256.50 = 170,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,863.22/401,256.50 = 170,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,863.22x = 401,256.50 × 170,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,863.22x = 68,217,454,206.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,217,454,206.07/290,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,534.48

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