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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,991.76, 404,330.64 and 170,557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,991.76, 404,330.64 and 170,557.08 is: 235,369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,991.76 : 404,330.64 = 170,557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,991.76/404,330.64 = 170,557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,991.76x = 404,330.64 × 170,557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,991.76x = 68,961,453,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961,453,312.93/292,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,369.94

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