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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,365.76, 403,471.38 and 171,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,365.76, 403,471.38 and 171,594.16 is: 236,803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,365.76 : 403,471.38 = 171,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,365.76/403,471.38 = 171,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,365.76x = 403,471.38 × 171,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,365.76x = 69,233,332,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,233,332,535.14/292,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,803.83

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