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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,016.42, 402,946.04 and 171,130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,016.42, 402,946.04 and 171,130.04 is: 236,138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,016.42 : 402,946.04 = 171,130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,016.42/402,946.04 = 171,130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,016.42x = 402,946.04 × 171,130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,016.42x = 68,956,171,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,956,171,943.04/292,016.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,138.00

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