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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,387.58, 403,592.16 and 171,484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,387.58, 403,592.16 and 171,484.74 is: 236,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,387.58 : 403,592.16 = 171,484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,387.58/403,592.16 = 171,484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,387.58x = 403,592.16 × 171,484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,387.58x = 69,209,896,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,209,896,623.64/292,387.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,706.01

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