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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,960.21, 402,905.40 and 171,077.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,960.21, 402,905.40 and 171,077.43 is: 236,087.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,960.21 : 402,905.40 = 171,077.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,960.21/402,905.40 = 171,077.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,960.21x = 402,905.40 × 171,077.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,960.21x = 68,928,020,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,928,020,365.12/291,960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,087.04

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