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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,227.06, 412,931.23 and 170,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,227.06, 412,931.23 and 170,165.46 is: 234,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,227.06 : 412,931.23 = 170,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,227.06/412,931.23 = 170,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,227.06x = 412,931.23 × 170,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,227.06x = 70,266,632,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,266,632,458.84/299,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,827.13

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