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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,746.96, 292,100.58 and 171,506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,746.96, 292,100.58 and 171,506.16 is: 236,589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,746.96 : 292,100.58 = 171,506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,746.96/292,100.58 = 171,506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,746.96x = 292,100.58 × 171,506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,746.96x = 50,097,048,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097,048,809.57/211,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,589.22

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