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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,458.98, 411,826.98 and 171,109.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,458.98, 411,826.98 and 171,109.97 is: 236,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,458.98 : 411,826.98 = 171,109.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,458.98/411,826.98 = 171,109.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,458.98x = 411,826.98 × 171,109.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,458.98x = 70,467,702,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,467,702,319.87/298,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,105.15

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