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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,633.13, 405,206.82 and 171,117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,633.13, 405,206.82 and 171,117.66 is: 236,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,633.13 : 405,206.82 = 171,117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,633.13/405,206.82 = 171,117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,633.13x = 405,206.82 × 171,117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,633.13x = 69,338,042,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,338,042,854.44/293,633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,138.35

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