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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,632.44, 413,514.54 and 172,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,632.44, 413,514.54 and 172,347.96 is: 237,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,632.44 : 413,514.54 = 172,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,632.44/413,514.54 = 172,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,632.44x = 413,514.54 × 172,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,632.44x = 71,268,387,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,268,387,399.34/299,632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,852.71

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