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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,814.44, 449,593.65 and 173,541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,814.44, 449,593.65 and 173,541.86 is: 260,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,814.44 : 449,593.65 = 173,541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,814.44/449,593.65 = 173,541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,814.44x = 449,593.65 × 173,541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,814.44x = 78,023,318,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,023,318,265.19/299,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,238.69

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