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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,231.04, 592,421.40 and 170,697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,231.04, 592,421.40 and 170,697.06 is: 255,861.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,231.04 : 592,421.40 = 170,697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,231.04/592,421.40 = 170,697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,231.04x = 592,421.40 × 170,697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,231.04x = 101,124,591,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,124,591,261.08/395,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,861.97

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