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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,514.72, 402,390.96 and 170,694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,514.72, 402,390.96 and 170,694.84 is: 235,617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,514.72 : 402,390.96 = 170,694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,514.72/402,390.96 = 170,694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,514.72x = 402,390.96 × 170,694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,514.72x = 68,686,060,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,686,060,534.65/291,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,617.81

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