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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,369.69, 403,476.80 and 171,598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,369.69, 403,476.80 and 171,598.08 is: 236,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,369.69 : 403,476.80 = 171,598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,369.69/403,476.80 = 171,598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,369.69x = 403,476.80 × 171,598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,369.69x = 69,235,842,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,235,842,590.03/292,369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,809.24

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