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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,132.18, 401,735.84 and 170,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,132.18, 401,735.84 and 170,252.44 is: 234,932.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,132.18 : 401,735.84 = 170,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,132.18/401,735.84 = 170,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,132.18x = 401,735.84 × 170,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,132.18x = 68,396,505,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,396,505,139.85/291,132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,932.82

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