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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,663.60, 414,922.47 and 171,599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,663.60, 414,922.47 and 171,599.49 is: 236,811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,663.60 : 414,922.47 = 171,599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,663.60/414,922.47 = 171,599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,663.60x = 414,922.47 × 171,599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,663.60x = 71,200,484,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,200,484,241.54/300,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,811.12

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