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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,002.66, 402,927.08 and 171,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,002.66, 402,927.08 and 171,116.24 is: 236,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,002.66 : 402,927.08 = 171,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,002.66/402,927.08 = 171,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,002.66x = 402,927.08 × 171,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,002.66x = 68,947,364,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,947,364,053.56/292,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,118.96

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