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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,028.98, 401,614.05 and 170,241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,028.98, 401,614.05 and 170,241.78 is: 234,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,028.98 : 401,614.05 = 170,241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,028.98/401,614.05 = 170,241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,028.98x = 401,614.05 × 170,241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,028.98x = 68,371,490,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,371,490,745.01/291,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,930.18

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