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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,116.87, 403,188.54 and 171,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,116.87, 403,188.54 and 171,297.08 is: 236,429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,116.87 : 403,188.54 = 171,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,116.87/403,188.54 = 171,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,116.87x = 403,188.54 × 171,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,116.87x = 69,065,017,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,065,017,575.52/292,116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,429.40

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