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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,959.22, 402,904.02 and 171,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,959.22, 402,904.02 and 171,076.44 is: 236,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,959.22 : 402,904.02 = 171,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,959.22/402,904.02 = 171,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,959.22x = 402,904.02 × 171,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,959.22x = 68,927,385,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,927,385,403.29/291,959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,085.66

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