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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,046.20, 444,530.10 and 171,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,046.20, 444,530.10 and 171,630.20 is: 257,712.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,046.20 : 444,530.10 = 171,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,046.20/444,530.10 = 171,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,046.20x = 444,530.10 × 171,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,046.20x = 76,294,789,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,294,789,969.02/296,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,712.44

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