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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,994.37, 414,017.73 and 170,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,994.37, 414,017.73 and 170,972.30 is: 235,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,994.37 : 414,017.73 = 170,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,994.37/414,017.73 = 170,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,994.37x = 414,017.73 × 170,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,994.37x = 70,785,564,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,785,564,573.92/299,994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,956.31

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