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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,668.76, 413,555.48 and 172,344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,668.76, 413,555.48 and 172,344.47 is: 237,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,668.76 : 413,555.48 = 172,344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,668.76/413,555.48 = 172,344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,668.76x = 413,555.48 × 172,344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,668.76x = 71,273,999,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,273,999,154.47/299,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,842.61

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