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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,180.96, 403,081.68 and 171,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,180.96, 403,081.68 and 171,260.96 is: 236,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,180.96 : 403,081.68 = 171,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,180.96/403,081.68 = 171,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,180.96x = 403,081.68 × 171,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,180.96x = 69,032,155,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,032,155,475.21/292,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,265.07

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