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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,627.40, 297,363.99 and 170,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,627.40, 297,363.99 and 170,413.40 is: 235,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,627.40 : 297,363.99 = 170,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,627.40/297,363.99 = 170,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,627.40x = 297,363.99 × 170,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,627.40x = 50,674,808,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674,808,573.47/215,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,010.99

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