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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,948.21, 402,888.84 and 171,065.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,948.21, 402,888.84 and 171,065.43 is: 236,070.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,948.21 : 402,888.84 = 171,065.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,948.21/402,888.84 = 171,065.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,948.21x = 402,888.84 × 171,065.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,948.21x = 68,920,352,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,920,352,656.80/291,948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,070.48

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