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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,610.96, 413,459.56 and 172,286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,610.96, 413,459.56 and 172,286.96 is: 237,753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,610.96 : 413,459.56 = 172,286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,610.96/413,459.56 = 172,286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,610.96x = 413,459.56 × 172,286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,610.96x = 71,233,690,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,233,690,675.34/299,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,753.95

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