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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,627.26, 405,198.86 and 171,111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,627.26, 405,198.86 and 171,111.83 is: 236,130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,627.26 : 405,198.86 = 171,111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,627.26/405,198.86 = 171,111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,627.26x = 405,198.86 × 171,111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,627.26x = 69,334,315,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,334,315,566.96/293,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,130.38

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