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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,759.22, 413,683.47 and 172,453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,759.22, 413,683.47 and 172,453.95 is: 237,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,759.22 : 413,683.47 = 172,453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,759.22/413,683.47 = 172,453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,759.22x = 413,683.47 × 172,453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,759.22x = 71,341,348,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,341,348,451.21/299,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,995.51

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