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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,897.31, 401,486.04 and 170,014.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,897.31, 401,486.04 and 170,014.99 is: 234,648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,897.31 : 401,486.04 = 170,014.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,897.31/401,486.04 = 170,014.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,897.31x = 401,486.04 × 170,014.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,897.31x = 68,258,644,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,258,644,738.39/290,897.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,648.59

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