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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,504.32, 402,304.64 and 170,638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,504.32, 402,304.64 and 170,638.32 is: 235,497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,504.32 : 402,304.64 = 170,638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,504.32/402,304.64 = 170,638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,504.32x = 402,304.64 × 170,638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,504.32x = 68,648,587,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,648,587,897.80/291,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,497.67

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