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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,045.62, 411,286.33 and 170,729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,045.62, 411,286.33 and 170,729.41 is: 235,597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,045.62 : 411,286.33 = 170,729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,045.62/411,286.33 = 170,729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,045.62x = 411,286.33 × 170,729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,045.62x = 70,218,672,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,218,672,461.97/298,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,597.06

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