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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,862.48, 411,042.90 and 170,527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,862.48, 411,042.90 and 170,527.24 is: 235,323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,862.48 : 411,042.90 = 170,527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,862.48/411,042.90 = 170,527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,862.48x = 411,042.90 × 170,527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,862.48x = 70,094,011,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,094,011,258.60/297,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,323.40

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