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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,384.08, 403,493.33 and 171,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,384.08, 403,493.33 and 171,527.42 is: 236,709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,384.08 : 403,493.33 = 171,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,384.08/403,493.33 = 171,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,384.08x = 403,493.33 × 171,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,384.08x = 69,210,171,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,210,171,319.66/292,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,709.78

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