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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,366.76, 403,472.76 and 171,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,366.76, 403,472.76 and 171,595.16 is: 236,805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,366.76 : 403,472.76 = 171,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,366.76/403,472.76 = 171,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,366.76x = 403,472.76 × 171,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,366.76x = 69,233,972,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,233,972,807.84/292,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,805.21

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