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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,351.56, 402,065.10 and 170,515.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,351.56, 402,065.10 and 170,515.89 is: 235,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,351.56 : 402,065.10 = 170,515.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,351.56/402,065.10 = 170,515.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,351.56x = 402,065.10 × 170,515.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,351.56x = 68,558,488,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,558,488,364.44/291,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,311.90

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