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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,157.92, 403,183.04 and 171,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,157.92, 403,183.04 and 171,386.24 is: 236,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,157.92 : 403,183.04 = 171,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,157.92/403,183.04 = 171,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,157.92x = 403,183.04 × 171,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,157.92x = 69,100,025,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,100,025,257.37/292,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,516.01

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