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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,664.37, 403,868.57 and 171,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,664.37, 403,868.57 and 171,803.73 is: 237,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,664.37 : 403,868.57 = 171,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,664.37/403,868.57 = 171,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,664.37x = 403,868.57 × 171,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,664.37x = 69,386,126,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,386,126,755.77/292,664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,084.30

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