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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,006.21, 404,275.66 and 170,518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,006.21, 404,275.66 and 170,518.68 is: 235,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,006.21 : 404,275.66 = 170,518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,006.21/404,275.66 = 170,518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,006.21x = 404,275.66 × 170,518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,006.21x = 68,936,551,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,936,551,473.03/293,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,273.35

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