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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,897.72, 404,284.78 and 170,418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,897.72, 404,284.78 and 170,418.92 is: 235,228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,897.72 : 404,284.78 = 170,418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,897.72/404,284.78 = 170,418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,897.72x = 404,284.78 × 170,418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,897.72x = 68,897,775,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897,775,580.04/292,897.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,228.10

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