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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,960.22, 402,905.40 and 171,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,960.22, 402,905.40 and 171,077.44 is: 236,087.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,960.22 : 402,905.40 = 171,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,960.22/402,905.40 = 171,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,960.22x = 402,905.40 × 171,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,960.22x = 68,928,024,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,928,024,394.18/291,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,087.04

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