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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,363.20, 447,544.80 and 172,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,363.20, 447,544.80 and 172,219.20 is: 258,328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,363.20 : 447,544.80 = 172,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,363.20/447,544.80 = 172,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,363.20x = 447,544.80 × 172,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,363.20x = 77,075,807,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,075,807,420.16/298,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,328.80

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