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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,521.96, 403,551.72 and 171,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,521.96, 403,551.72 and 171,601.92 is: 236,735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,521.96 : 403,551.72 = 171,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,521.96/403,551.72 = 171,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,521.96x = 403,551.72 × 171,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,521.96x = 69,250,249,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,250,249,971.30/292,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,735.22

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