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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,363.26, 403,392.87 and 171,498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,363.26, 403,392.87 and 171,498.30 is: 236,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,363.26 : 403,392.87 = 171,498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,363.26/403,392.87 = 171,498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,363.26x = 403,392.87 × 171,498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,363.26x = 69,181,191,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,181,191,437.12/292,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,627.51

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