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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,577.14, 402,238.88 and 170,643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,577.14, 402,238.88 and 170,643.50 is: 235,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,577.14 : 402,238.88 = 170,643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,577.14/402,238.88 = 170,643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,577.14x = 402,238.88 × 170,643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,577.14x = 68,639,450,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,639,450,319.28/291,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,407.52

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