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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,217.48, 401,801.58 and 170,388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,217.48, 401,801.58 and 170,388.43 is: 235,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,217.48 : 401,801.58 = 170,388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,217.48/401,801.58 = 170,388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,217.48x = 401,801.58 × 170,388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,217.48x = 68,462,339,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,462,339,383.22/291,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,090.08

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