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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,198.40, 444,297.60 and 170,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,198.40, 444,297.60 and 170,227.20 is: 255,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,198.40 : 444,297.60 = 170,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,198.40/444,297.60 = 170,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,198.40x = 444,297.60 × 170,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,198.40x = 75,631,536,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,631,536,414.72/296,198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,340.80

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