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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,392.84, 403,599.42 and 171,489.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,392.84, 403,599.42 and 171,489.99 is: 236,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,392.84 : 403,599.42 = 171,489.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,392.84/403,599.42 = 171,489.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,392.84x = 403,599.42 × 171,489.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,392.84x = 69,213,260,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,213,260,499.81/292,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,713.25

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