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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,960.82, 414,050.18 and 172,687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,960.82, 414,050.18 and 172,687.14 is: 238,368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,960.82 : 414,050.18 = 172,687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,960.82/414,050.18 = 172,687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,960.82x = 414,050.18 × 172,687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,960.82x = 71,501,140,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,501,140,537.25/299,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,368.27

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