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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,283.72, 408,806.28 and 175,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,283.72, 408,806.28 and 175,364.76 is: 241,964.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,283.72 : 408,806.28 = 175,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,283.72/408,806.28 = 175,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,283.72x = 408,806.28 × 175,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,283.72x = 71,690,215,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,690,215,178.69/296,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,964.75

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