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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,737.84, 410,896.60 and 170,410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,737.84, 410,896.60 and 170,410.70 is: 235,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,737.84 : 410,896.60 = 170,410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,737.84/410,896.60 = 170,410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,737.84x = 410,896.60 × 170,410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,737.84x = 70,021,177,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,021,177,233.62/297,737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,177.29

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