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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,950.21, 402,891.60 and 171,067.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,950.21, 402,891.60 and 171,067.43 is: 236,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,950.21 : 402,891.60 = 171,067.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,950.21/402,891.60 = 171,067.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,950.21x = 402,891.60 × 171,067.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,950.21x = 68,921,630,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,921,630,580.59/291,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,073.24

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