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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,458.72, 411,847.92 and 171,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,458.72, 411,847.92 and 171,105.12 is: 236,110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,458.72 : 411,847.92 = 171,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,458.72/411,847.92 = 171,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,458.72x = 411,847.92 × 171,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,458.72x = 70,469,287,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,469,287,773.35/298,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,110.67

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