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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,364.19, 448,807.77 and 172,860.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,364.19, 448,807.77 and 172,860.93 is: 259,153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,364.19 : 448,807.77 = 172,860.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,364.19/448,807.77 = 172,860.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,364.19x = 448,807.77 × 172,860.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,364.19x = 77,581,328,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,581,328,513.43/299,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,153.67

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