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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,207.82, 401,788.33 and 170,378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,207.82, 401,788.33 and 170,378.81 is: 235,076.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,207.82 : 401,788.33 = 170,378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,207.82/401,788.33 = 170,378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,207.82x = 401,788.33 × 170,378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,207.82x = 68,456,215,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,456,215,528.35/291,207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,076.84

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