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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,573.13, 413,356.14 and 170,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,573.13, 413,356.14 and 170,503.98 is: 235,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,573.13 : 413,356.14 = 170,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,573.13/413,356.14 = 170,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,573.13x = 413,356.14 × 170,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,573.13x = 70,478,867,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,478,867,027.44/299,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,264.31

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