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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,001.40, 438,002.10 and 171,935.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,001.40, 438,002.10 and 171,935.10 is: 257,902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,001.40 : 438,002.10 = 171,935.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,001.40/438,002.10 = 171,935.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,001.40x = 438,002.10 × 171,935.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,001.40x = 75,307,934,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,307,934,863.71/292,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,902.65

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