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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,962.32, 414,052.25 and 172,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,962.32, 414,052.25 and 172,688.64 is: 238,370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,962.32 : 414,052.25 = 172,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,962.32/414,052.25 = 172,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,962.32x = 414,052.25 × 172,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,962.32x = 71,502,119,078.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,502,119,078.00/299,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,370.34

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