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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,575.43, 444,863.34 and 171,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,575.43, 444,863.34 and 171,036.36 is: 256,554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,575.43 : 444,863.34 = 171,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,575.43/444,863.34 = 171,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,575.43x = 444,863.34 × 171,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,575.43x = 76,087,806,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,087,806,371.04/296,575.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,554.66

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