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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,071.88, 401,532.17 and 170,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,071.88, 401,532.17 and 170,134.16 is: 234,699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,071.88 : 401,532.17 = 170,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,071.88/401,532.17 = 170,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,071.88x = 401,532.17 × 170,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,071.88x = 68,314,335,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,314,335,597.60/291,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,699.19

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