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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,335.62, 413,154.06 and 172,085.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,335.62, 413,154.06 and 172,085.16 is: 237,518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,335.62 : 413,154.06 = 172,085.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,335.62/413,154.06 = 172,085.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,335.62x = 413,154.06 × 172,085.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,335.62x = 71,097,682,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,097,682,519.75/299,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,518.28

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