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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,261.95, 408,847.43 and 175,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,261.95, 408,847.43 and 175,359.12 is: 241,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,261.95 : 408,847.43 = 175,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,261.95/408,847.43 = 175,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,261.95x = 408,847.43 × 175,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,261.95x = 71,695,125,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,695,125,539.06/296,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,999.10

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