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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,807.22, 413,749.98 and 172,502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,807.22, 413,749.98 and 172,502.22 is: 238,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,807.22 : 413,749.98 = 172,502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,807.22/413,749.98 = 172,502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,807.22x = 413,749.98 × 172,502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,807.22x = 71,372,790,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,372,790,074.96/299,807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,062.28

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