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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,244.18, 403,388.86 and 171,434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,244.18, 403,388.86 and 171,434.30 is: 236,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,244.18 : 403,388.86 = 171,434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,244.18/403,388.86 = 171,434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,244.18x = 403,388.86 × 171,434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,244.18x = 69,154,686,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,154,686,841.90/292,244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,633.24

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