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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,196.40, 445,794.60 and 171,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,196.40, 445,794.60 and 171,225.20 is: 256,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,196.40 : 445,794.60 = 171,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,196.40/445,794.60 = 171,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,196.40x = 445,794.60 × 171,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,196.40x = 76,331,269,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,331,269,543.92/297,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,837.80

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