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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,752.06, 403,951.92 and 170,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,752.06, 403,951.92 and 170,271.54 is: 234,948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,752.06 : 403,951.92 = 170,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,752.06/403,951.92 = 170,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,752.06x = 403,951.92 × 170,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,752.06x = 68,781,515,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,781,515,504.36/292,752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,948.02

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