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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,966.95, 402,914.70 and 171,084.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,966.95, 402,914.70 and 171,084.17 is: 236,096.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,966.95 : 402,914.70 = 171,084.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,966.95/402,914.70 = 171,084.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,966.95x = 402,914.70 × 171,084.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,966.95x = 68,932,325,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,932,325,015.73/291,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,096.33

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