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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,497.06, 402,366.62 and 170,677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,497.06, 402,366.62 and 170,677.19 is: 235,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,497.06 : 402,366.62 = 170,677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,497.06/402,366.62 = 170,677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,497.06x = 402,366.62 × 170,677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,497.06x = 68,674,805,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,674,805,484.01/291,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,593.47

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