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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,928.54, 402,852.25 and 171,150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,928.54, 402,852.25 and 171,150.27 is: 236,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,928.54 : 402,852.25 = 171,150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,928.54/402,852.25 = 171,150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,928.54x = 402,852.25 × 171,150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,928.54x = 68,948,271,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,948,271,357.61/291,928.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,182.02

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