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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,409.60, 444,678.08 and 170,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,409.60, 444,678.08 and 170,108.16 is: 255,198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,409.60 : 444,678.08 = 170,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,409.60/444,678.08 = 170,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,409.60x = 444,678.08 × 170,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,409.60x = 75,643,369,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,643,369,981.13/296,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,198.79

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