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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,709.16, 402,595.30 and 170,896.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,709.16, 402,595.30 and 170,896.55 is: 235,858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,709.16 : 402,595.30 = 170,896.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,709.16/402,595.30 = 170,896.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,709.16x = 402,595.30 × 170,896.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,709.16x = 68,802,147,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,802,147,816.22/291,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,858.72

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