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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,598.08, 409,311.96 and 169,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,598.08, 409,311.96 and 169,271.12 is: 233,597.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,598.08 : 409,311.96 = 169,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,598.08/409,311.96 = 169,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,598.08x = 409,311.96 × 169,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,598.08x = 69,284,693,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,284,693,898.60/296,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,597.92

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