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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,061.52, 403,050.15 and 171,289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,061.52, 403,050.15 and 171,289.94 is: 236,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,061.52 : 403,050.15 = 171,289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,061.52/403,050.15 = 171,289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,061.52x = 403,050.15 × 171,289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,061.52x = 69,038,433,995.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,038,433,995.24/292,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,383.19

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