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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,744.68, 410,906.04 and 170,417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,744.68, 410,906.04 and 170,417.36 is: 235,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,744.68 : 410,906.04 = 170,417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,744.68/410,906.04 = 170,417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,744.68x = 410,906.04 × 170,417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,744.68x = 70,025,522,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,025,522,544.85/297,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,186.48

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