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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,970.32, 414,063.29 and 172,696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,970.32, 414,063.29 and 172,696.64 is: 238,381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,970.32 : 414,063.29 = 172,696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,970.32/414,063.29 = 172,696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,970.32x = 414,063.29 × 172,696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,970.32x = 71,507,338,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,507,338,930.35/299,970.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,381.38

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