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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,326.17, 403,296.17 and 171,422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,326.17, 403,296.17 and 171,422.73 is: 236,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,326.17 : 403,296.17 = 171,422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,326.17/403,296.17 = 171,422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,326.17x = 403,296.17 × 171,422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,326.17x = 69,134,129,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,134,129,602.83/292,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,496.55

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