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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,249.92, 411,601.92 and 170,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,249.92, 411,601.92 and 170,946.72 is: 235,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,249.92 : 411,601.92 = 170,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,249.92/411,601.92 = 170,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,249.92x = 411,601.92 × 170,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,249.92x = 70,361,998,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,361,998,169.70/298,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,916.23

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