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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,976.44, 402,927.82 and 171,093.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,976.44, 402,927.82 and 171,093.66 is: 236,109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,976.44 : 402,927.82 = 171,093.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,976.44/402,927.82 = 171,093.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,976.44x = 402,927.82 × 171,093.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,976.44x = 68,938,395,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,938,395,439.62/291,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,109.45

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