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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,316.34, 411,694.92 and 171,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,316.34, 411,694.92 and 171,011.07 is: 236,005.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,316.34 : 411,694.92 = 171,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,316.34/411,694.92 = 171,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,316.34x = 411,694.92 × 171,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,316.34x = 70,404,388,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,404,388,782.76/298,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,005.81

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