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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,457.75, 413,246.27 and 170,393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,457.75, 413,246.27 and 170,393.44 is: 235,139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,457.75 : 413,246.27 = 170,393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,457.75/413,246.27 = 170,393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,457.75x = 413,246.27 × 170,393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,457.75x = 70,414,453,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,414,453,512.47/299,457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,139.86

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