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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,211.67, 412,927.91 and 171,895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,211.67, 412,927.91 and 171,895.47 is: 237,224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,211.67 : 412,927.91 = 171,895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,211.67/412,927.91 = 171,895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,211.67x = 412,927.91 × 171,895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,211.67x = 70,980,437,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980,437,165.57/299,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,224.83

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