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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,964.24, 402,910.94 and 171,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,964.24, 402,910.94 and 171,081.48 is: 236,092.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,964.24 : 402,910.94 = 171,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,964.24/402,910.94 = 171,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,964.24x = 402,910.94 × 171,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,964.24x = 68,930,599,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,930,599,923.39/291,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,092.61

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