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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,858.90, 413,820.69 and 172,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,858.90, 413,820.69 and 172,553.54 is: 238,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,858.90 : 413,820.69 = 172,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,858.90/413,820.69 = 172,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,858.90x = 413,820.69 × 172,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,858.90x = 71,406,224,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,406,224,984.74/299,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,132.75

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