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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,433.38, 402,179.58 and 170,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,433.38, 402,179.58 and 170,551.14 is: 235,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,433.38 : 402,179.58 = 170,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,433.38/402,179.58 = 170,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,433.38x = 402,179.58 × 170,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,433.38x = 68,592,185,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,592,185,853.72/291,433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,361.46

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