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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,965.24, 413,977.63 and 170,943.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,965.24, 413,977.63 and 170,943.17 is: 235,916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,965.24 : 413,977.63 = 170,943.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,965.24/413,977.63 = 170,943.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,965.24x = 413,977.63 × 170,943.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,965.24x = 70,766,648,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,766,648,988.87/299,965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,916.17

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