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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,486.18, 402,351.60 and 170,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,486.18, 402,351.60 and 170,666.28 is: 235,578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,486.18 : 402,351.60 = 170,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,486.18/402,351.60 = 170,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,486.18x = 402,351.60 × 170,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,486.18x = 68,667,850,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,667,850,824.05/291,486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,578.41

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