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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,057.02, 403,043.94 and 171,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,057.02, 403,043.94 and 171,285.44 is: 236,376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,057.02 : 403,043.94 = 171,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,057.02/403,043.94 = 171,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,057.02x = 403,043.94 × 171,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,057.02x = 69,035,556,587.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,035,556,587.01/292,057.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,376.98

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