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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,954.21, 402,897.12 and 171,071.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,954.21, 402,897.12 and 171,071.43 is: 236,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,954.21 : 402,897.12 = 171,071.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,954.21/402,897.12 = 171,071.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,954.21x = 402,897.12 × 171,071.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,954.21x = 68,924,186,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,924,186,461.28/291,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,078.76

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