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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,644.46, 405,222.56 and 171,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,644.46, 405,222.56 and 171,129.04 is: 236,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,644.46 : 405,222.56 = 171,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,644.46/405,222.56 = 171,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,644.46x = 405,222.56 × 171,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,644.46x = 69,345,347,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,345,347,679.14/293,644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,154.12

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