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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,663.37, 403,867.19 and 171,802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,663.37, 403,867.19 and 171,802.73 is: 237,082.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,663.37 : 403,867.19 = 171,802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,663.37/403,867.19 = 171,802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,663.37x = 403,867.19 × 171,802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,663.37x = 69,385,485,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,385,485,799.43/292,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,082.92

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