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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,535.89, 402,181.99 and 170,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,535.89, 402,181.99 and 170,602.30 is: 235,350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,535.89 : 402,181.99 = 170,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,535.89/402,181.99 = 170,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,535.89x = 402,181.99 × 170,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,535.89x = 68,613,172,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,613,172,512.58/291,535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,350.69

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