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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,044.52, 414,061.54 and 170,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,044.52, 414,061.54 and 170,979.28 is: 235,951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,044.52 : 414,061.54 = 170,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,044.52/414,061.54 = 170,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,044.52x = 414,061.54 × 170,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,044.52x = 70,795,943,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795,943,984.89/300,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,951.46

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