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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,086.56, 412,723.08 and 170,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,086.56, 412,723.08 and 170,007.12 is: 234,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,086.56 : 412,723.08 = 170,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,086.56/412,723.08 = 170,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,086.56x = 412,723.08 × 170,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,086.56x = 70,165,862,188.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,165,862,188.33/299,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,600.52

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