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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,279.78, 401,887.44 and 170,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,279.78, 401,887.44 and 170,451 is: 235,176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,279.78 : 401,887.44 = 170,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,279.78/401,887.44 = 170,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,279.78x = 401,887.44 × 170,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,279.78x = 68,502,116,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,502,116,035.44/291,279.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,176.35

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