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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,961.17, 401,466.21 and 170,079.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,961.17, 401,466.21 and 170,079.07 is: 234,673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,961.17 : 401,466.21 = 170,079.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,961.17/401,466.21 = 170,079.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,961.17x = 401,466.21 × 170,079.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,961.17x = 68,280,999,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,280,999,633.22/290,961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,673.92

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