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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,006.60, 445,509.90 and 171,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,006.60, 445,509.90 and 171,035.40 is: 256,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,006.60 : 445,509.90 = 171,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,006.60/445,509.90 = 171,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,006.60x = 445,509.90 × 171,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,006.60x = 76,197,963,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,197,963,950.46/297,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,553.10

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