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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,062.82, 401,606.10 and 170,180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,062.82, 401,606.10 and 170,180.65 is: 234,813.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,062.82 : 401,606.10 = 170,180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,062.82/401,606.10 = 170,180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,062.82x = 401,606.10 × 170,180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,062.82x = 68,345,585,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,345,585,384.94/291,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,813.87

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