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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,674.08, 413,562.76 and 172,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,674.08, 413,562.76 and 172,349.76 is: 237,849.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,674.08 : 413,562.76 = 172,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,674.08/413,562.76 = 172,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,674.08x = 413,562.76 × 172,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,674.08x = 71,277,442,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,277,442,430.94/299,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,849.87

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