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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,920.76, 402,855.12 and 171,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,920.76, 402,855.12 and 171,033.12 is: 236,028.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,920.76 : 402,855.12 = 171,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,920.76/402,855.12 = 171,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,920.76x = 402,855.12 × 171,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,920.76x = 68,901,568,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,901,568,081.57/291,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,028.33

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