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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,275.59, 411,620.46 and 170,951.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,275.59, 411,620.46 and 170,951.29 is: 235,912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,275.59 : 411,620.46 = 170,951.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,275.59/411,620.46 = 170,951.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,275.59x = 411,620.46 × 170,951.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,275.59x = 70,367,048,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,367,048,627.39/298,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,912.86

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