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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,632.63, 405,206.13 and 171,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,632.63, 405,206.13 and 171,117.16 is: 236,137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,632.63 : 405,206.13 = 171,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,632.63/405,206.13 = 171,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,632.63x = 405,206.13 × 171,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,632.63x = 69,337,722,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,337,722,180.19/293,632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,137.66

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