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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,994.86, 414,030.98 and 170,979.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,994.86, 414,030.98 and 170,979.71 is: 235,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,994.86 : 414,030.98 = 170,979.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,994.86/414,030.98 = 170,979.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,994.86x = 414,030.98 × 170,979.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,994.86x = 70,790,895,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,790,895,248.71/299,994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,973.70

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