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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,001.80, 444,002.70 and 171,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,001.80, 444,002.70 and 171,585.80 is: 257,378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,001.80 : 444,002.70 = 171,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,001.80/444,002.70 = 171,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,001.80x = 444,002.70 × 171,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,001.80x = 76,184,558,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,184,558,481.66/296,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,378.70

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