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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,222.23, 403,333.83 and 171,402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,222.23, 403,333.83 and 171,402.45 is: 236,574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,222.23 : 403,333.83 = 171,402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,222.23/403,333.83 = 171,402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,222.23x = 403,333.83 × 171,402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,222.23x = 69,132,406,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,132,406,629.88/292,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,574.77

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