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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,901.80, 413,877.04 and 172,577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,901.80, 413,877.04 and 172,577.90 is: 238,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,901.80 : 413,877.04 = 172,577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,901.80/413,877.04 = 172,577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,901.80x = 413,877.04 × 172,577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,901.80x = 71,426,027,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,426,027,920.59/299,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,164.72

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