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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,859.40, 413,821.38 and 172,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,859.40, 413,821.38 and 172,554.04 is: 238,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,859.40 : 413,821.38 = 172,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,859.40/413,821.38 = 172,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,859.40x = 413,821.38 × 172,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,859.40x = 71,406,550,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,406,550,957.38/299,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,133.44

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