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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,661.61, 413,545.59 and 172,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,661.61, 413,545.59 and 172,337.30 is: 237,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,661.61 : 413,545.59 = 172,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,661.61/413,545.59 = 172,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,661.61x = 413,545.59 × 172,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,661.61x = 71,269,330,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,269,330,795.11/299,661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,832.71

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