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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,369.20, 447,553.80 and 172,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,369.20, 447,553.80 and 172,225.20 is: 258,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,369.20 : 447,553.80 = 172,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,369.20/447,553.80 = 172,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,369.20x = 447,553.80 × 172,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,369.20x = 77,080,042,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,080,042,715.76/298,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,337.80

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