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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,393.84, 403,600.80 and 171,490.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,393.84, 403,600.80 and 171,490.99 is: 236,714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,393.84 : 403,600.80 = 171,490.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,393.84/403,600.80 = 171,490.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,393.84x = 403,600.80 × 171,490.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,393.84x = 69,213,900,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,213,900,756.79/292,393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,714.63

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