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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,355.60, 413,181.68 and 172,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,355.60, 413,181.68 and 172,105.12 is: 237,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,355.60 : 413,181.68 = 172,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,355.60/413,181.68 = 172,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,355.60x = 413,181.68 × 172,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,355.60x = 71,110,682,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,110,682,618.20/299,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,545.86

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