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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,161.92, 403,188.56 and 171,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,161.92, 403,188.56 and 171,390.24 is: 236,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,161.92 : 403,188.56 = 171,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,161.92/403,188.56 = 171,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,161.92x = 403,188.56 × 171,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,161.92x = 69,102,584,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,102,584,063.65/292,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,521.53

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