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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,973.19, 402,846.74 and 171,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,973.19, 402,846.74 and 171,049.46 is: 236,003.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,973.19 : 402,846.74 = 171,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,973.19/402,846.74 = 171,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,973.19x = 402,846.74 × 171,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,973.19x = 68,906,717,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,906,717,491.63/291,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,003.58

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