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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,947.47, 403,023.14 and 171,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,947.47, 403,023.14 and 171,071.98 is: 236,158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,947.47 : 403,023.14 = 171,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,947.47/403,023.14 = 171,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,947.47x = 403,023.14 × 171,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,947.47x = 68,945,965,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,945,965,690.26/291,947.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,158.81

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