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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,887.82, 413,847.97 and 170,824.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,887.82, 413,847.97 and 170,824.45 is: 235,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,887.82 : 413,847.97 = 170,824.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,887.82/413,847.97 = 170,824.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,887.82x = 413,847.97 × 170,824.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,887.82x = 70,695,350,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,695,350,970.09/299,887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,739.32

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