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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,002.78, 406,984.94 and 170,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,002.78, 406,984.94 and 170,742 is: 235,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,002.78 : 406,984.94 = 170,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,002.78/406,984.94 = 170,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,002.78x = 406,984.94 × 170,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,002.78x = 69,489,422,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,489,422,625.48/295,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,555.15

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