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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,664.48, 413,549.55 and 172,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,664.48, 413,549.55 and 172,340.17 is: 237,836.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,664.48 : 413,549.55 = 172,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,664.48/413,549.55 = 172,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,664.48x = 413,549.55 × 172,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,664.48x = 71,271,199,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,271,199,750.42/299,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,836.66

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