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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,977.32, 414,072.99 and 172,703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,977.32, 414,072.99 and 172,703.64 is: 238,391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,977.32 : 414,072.99 = 172,703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,977.32/414,072.99 = 172,703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,977.32x = 414,072.99 × 172,703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,977.32x = 71,511,912,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,511,912,598.68/299,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,391.06

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