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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,072.84, 403,065.72 and 171,301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,072.84, 403,065.72 and 171,301.23 is: 236,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,072.84 : 403,065.72 = 171,301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,072.84/403,065.72 = 171,301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,072.84x = 403,065.72 × 171,301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,072.84x = 69,045,653,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,045,653,606.84/292,072.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,398.75

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