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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,220.73, 403,331.76 and 171,400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,220.73, 403,331.76 and 171,400.95 is: 236,572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,220.73 : 403,331.76 = 171,400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,220.73/403,331.76 = 171,400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,220.73x = 403,331.76 × 171,400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,220.73x = 69,131,446,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,131,446,829.17/292,220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,572.70

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