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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,029.40, 287,460.90 and 171,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,029.40, 287,460.90 and 171,034.20 is: 256,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,029.40 : 287,460.90 = 171,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,029.40/287,460.90 = 171,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,029.40x = 287,460.90 × 171,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,029.40x = 49,165,645,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,165,645,062.78/192,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,031.86

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