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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,507.94, 402,381.63 and 170,688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,507.94, 402,381.63 and 170,688.07 is: 235,608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,507.94 : 402,381.63 = 170,688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,507.94/402,381.63 = 170,688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,507.94x = 402,381.63 × 170,688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,507.94x = 68,681,742,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,681,742,822.20/291,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,608.48

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