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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,950, 404,267.36 and 172,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,950, 404,267.36 and 172,102.32 is: 237,499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,950 : 404,267.36 = 172,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,950/404,267.36 = 172,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,950x = 404,267.36 × 172,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,950x = 69,575,349,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,575,349,695.76/292,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,499.06

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