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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,608.43, 405,172.96 and 171,093.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,608.43, 405,172.96 and 171,093.15 is: 236,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,608.43 : 405,172.96 = 171,093.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,608.43/405,172.96 = 171,093.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,608.43x = 405,172.96 × 171,093.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,608.43x = 69,322,317,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,322,317,504.92/293,608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,104.65

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