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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,707.16, 402,592.54 and 170,894.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,707.16, 402,592.54 and 170,894.55 is: 235,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,707.16 : 402,592.54 = 170,894.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,707.16/402,592.54 = 170,894.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,707.16x = 402,592.54 × 170,894.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,707.16x = 68,800,870,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800,870,956.66/291,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,855.96

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