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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,753.06, 403,953.30 and 170,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,753.06, 403,953.30 and 170,272.54 is: 234,949.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,753.06 : 403,953.30 = 170,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,753.06/403,953.30 = 170,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,753.06x = 403,953.30 × 170,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,753.06x = 68,782,154,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,782,154,432.38/292,753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,949.40

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