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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,026.58, 403,082.86 and 171,194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,026.58, 403,082.86 and 171,194.02 is: 236,298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,026.58 : 403,082.86 = 171,194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,026.58/403,082.86 = 171,194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,026.58x = 403,082.86 × 171,194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,026.58x = 69,005,375,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,005,375,196.50/292,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,298.27

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