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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,955.24, 402,898.52 and 171,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,955.24, 402,898.52 and 171,072.44 is: 236,080.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,955.24 : 402,898.52 = 171,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,955.24/402,898.52 = 171,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,955.24x = 402,898.52 × 171,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,955.24x = 68,924,832,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,924,832,888.79/291,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,080.14

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