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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,792.96, 413,703.36 and 172,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,792.96, 413,703.36 and 172,488.32 is: 238,027.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,792.96 : 413,703.36 = 172,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,792.96/413,703.36 = 172,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,792.96x = 413,703.36 × 172,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,792.96x = 71,358,997,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,358,997,544.76/299,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,027.60

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