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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,302.28, 403,444.56 and 171,482.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,302.28, 403,444.56 and 171,482.38 is: 236,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,302.28 : 403,444.56 = 171,482.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,302.28/403,444.56 = 171,482.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,302.28x = 403,444.56 × 171,482.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,302.28x = 69,183,633,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,183,633,346.85/292,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,685.23

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