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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,950.32, 402,894.32 and 171,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,950.32, 402,894.32 and 171,163.12 is: 236,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,950.32 : 402,894.32 = 171,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,950.32/402,894.32 = 171,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,950.32x = 402,894.32 × 171,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,950.32x = 68,960,648,841.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,960,648,841.48/291,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,206.79

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