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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,968.82, 414,061.22 and 172,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,968.82, 414,061.22 and 172,695.14 is: 238,379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,968.82 : 414,061.22 = 172,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,968.82/414,061.22 = 172,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,968.82x = 414,061.22 × 172,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,968.82x = 71,506,360,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,506,360,356.47/299,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,379.31

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