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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,961.53, 402,945.57 and 171,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,961.53, 402,945.57 and 171,150.30 is: 236,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,961.53 : 402,945.57 = 171,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,961.53/402,945.57 = 171,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,961.53x = 402,945.57 × 171,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,961.53x = 68,964,255,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,964,255,189.17/291,961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,210.08

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