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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,747.96, 292,101.96 and 171,507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,747.96, 292,101.96 and 171,507.16 is: 236,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,747.96 : 292,101.96 = 171,507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,747.96/292,101.96 = 171,507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,747.96x = 292,101.96 × 171,507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,747.96x = 50,097,577,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097,577,590.03/211,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,590.60

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