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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,862.71, 402,768.45 and 170,978.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,862.71, 402,768.45 and 170,978.04 is: 235,948.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,862.71 : 402,768.45 = 170,978.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,862.71/402,768.45 = 170,978.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,862.71x = 402,768.45 × 170,978.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,862.71x = 68,864,560,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,864,560,154.84/291,862.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,948.47

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