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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,090.62, 401,558.05 and 170,152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,090.62, 401,558.05 and 170,152.89 is: 234,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,090.62 : 401,558.05 = 170,152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,090.62/401,558.05 = 170,152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,090.62x = 401,558.05 × 170,152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,090.62x = 68,326,262,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,326,262,710.26/291,090.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,725.06

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