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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,046.70, 444,530.85 and 171,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,046.70, 444,530.85 and 171,630.70 is: 257,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,046.70 : 444,530.85 = 171,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,046.70/444,530.85 = 171,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,046.70x = 444,530.85 × 171,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,046.70x = 76,295,140,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,295,140,957.10/296,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,713.20

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