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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,188.07, 412,917.92 and 171,888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,188.07, 412,917.92 and 171,888.27 is: 237,227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,188.07 : 412,917.92 = 171,888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,188.07/412,917.92 = 171,888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,188.07x = 412,917.92 × 171,888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,188.07x = 70,975,746,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,975,746,920.80/299,188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,227.86

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