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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,662.60, 414,921.08 and 171,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,662.60, 414,921.08 and 171,598.50 is: 236,809.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,662.60 : 414,921.08 = 171,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,662.60/414,921.08 = 171,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,662.60x = 414,921.08 × 171,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,662.60x = 71,199,834,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,199,834,946.38/300,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,809.75

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