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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,003.80, 444,005.70 and 171,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,003.80, 444,005.70 and 171,587.80 is: 257,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,003.80 : 444,005.70 = 171,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,003.80/444,005.70 = 171,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,003.80x = 444,005.70 × 171,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,003.80x = 76,185,961,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,185,961,250.46/296,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,381.70

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