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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,503.75, 402,375.94 and 170,683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,503.75, 402,375.94 and 170,683.88 is: 235,602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,503.75 : 402,375.94 = 170,683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,503.75/402,375.94 = 170,683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,503.75x = 402,375.94 × 170,683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,503.75x = 68,679,084,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,679,084,219.26/291,503.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,602.75

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