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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,246.96, 403,172.64 and 171,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,246.96, 403,172.64 and 171,327.04 is: 236,356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,246.96 : 403,172.64 = 171,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,246.96/403,172.64 = 171,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,246.96x = 403,172.64 × 171,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,246.96x = 69,074,375,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,074,375,020.19/292,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,356.18

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