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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,957.24, 402,901.26 and 171,074.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,957.24, 402,901.26 and 171,074.46 is: 236,082.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,957.24 : 402,901.26 = 171,074.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,957.24/402,901.26 = 171,074.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,957.24x = 402,901.26 × 171,074.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,957.24x = 68,926,115,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,926,115,487.82/291,957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,082.91

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