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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,200.82, 401,795.12 and 170,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,200.82, 401,795.12 and 170,318.50 is: 235,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,200.82 : 401,795.12 = 170,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,200.82/401,795.12 = 170,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,200.82x = 401,795.12 × 170,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,200.82x = 68,433,142,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,433,142,145.72/291,200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,003.26

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