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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,356.07, 448,795.58 and 172,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,356.07, 448,795.58 and 172,852.82 is: 259,141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,356.07 : 448,795.58 = 172,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,356.07/448,795.58 = 172,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,356.07x = 448,795.58 × 172,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,356.07x = 77,575,579,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,575,579,362.56/299,356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,141.49

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