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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,272.70, 445,908.83 and 170,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,272.70, 445,908.83 and 170,832.30 is: 256,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,272.70 : 445,908.83 = 170,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,272.70/445,908.83 = 170,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,272.70x = 445,908.83 × 170,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,272.70x = 76,175,630,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,175,630,165.05/297,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,248.32

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