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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,264.26, 401,848.29 and 170,319.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,264.26, 401,848.29 and 170,319.85 is: 234,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,264.26 : 401,848.29 = 170,319.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,264.26/401,848.29 = 170,319.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,264.26x = 401,848.29 × 170,319.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,264.26x = 68,442,739,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,442,739,470.94/291,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,985.03

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