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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,389.70, 403,501.16 and 171,533.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,389.70, 403,501.16 and 171,533.05 is: 236,717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,389.70 : 403,501.16 = 171,533.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,389.70/403,501.16 = 171,533.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,389.70x = 403,501.16 × 171,533.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,389.70x = 69,213,784,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,213,784,653.34/292,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,717.59

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