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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,651.98, 413,603.13 and 172,368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,651.98, 413,603.13 and 172,368.58 is: 237,916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,651.98 : 413,603.13 = 172,368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,651.98/413,603.13 = 172,368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,651.98x = 413,603.13 × 172,368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,651.98x = 71,292,184,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,292,184,201.66/299,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,916.61

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