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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,033.48, 401,620.26 and 170,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,033.48, 401,620.26 and 170,246.28 is: 234,936.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,033.48 : 401,620.26 = 170,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,033.48/401,620.26 = 170,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,033.48x = 401,620.26 × 170,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,033.48x = 68,374,355,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,374,355,237.63/291,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,936.39

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