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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,661.41, 414,919.45 and 171,597.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,661.41, 414,919.45 and 171,597.29 is: 236,808.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,661.41 : 414,919.45 = 171,597.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,661.41/414,919.45 = 171,597.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,661.41x = 414,919.45 × 171,597.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,661.41x = 71,199,053,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,199,053,188.29/300,661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,808.09

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