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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,116.61, 403,188.19 and 171,296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,116.61, 403,188.19 and 171,296.82 is: 236,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,116.61 : 403,188.19 = 171,296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,116.61/403,188.19 = 171,296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,116.61x = 403,188.19 × 171,296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,116.61x = 69,064,854,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,064,854,808.56/292,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,429.06

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