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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,358.06, 403,427.39 and 171,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,358.06, 403,427.39 and 171,477.10 is: 236,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,358.06 : 403,427.39 = 171,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,358.06/403,427.39 = 171,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,358.06x = 403,427.39 × 171,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,358.06x = 69,178,558,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,178,558,544.67/292,358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,622.72

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