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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,974.69, 402,848.80 and 171,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,974.69, 402,848.80 and 171,050.96 is: 236,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,974.69 : 402,848.80 = 171,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,974.69/402,848.80 = 171,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,974.69x = 402,848.80 × 171,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,974.69x = 68,907,674,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,907,674,554.34/291,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,005.64

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