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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,341.81, 408,907.64 and 179,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,341.81, 408,907.64 and 179,994.76 is: 248,366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,341.81 : 408,907.64 = 179,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,341.81/408,907.64 = 179,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,341.81x = 408,907.64 × 179,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,341.81x = 73,601,231,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,601,231,951.68/296,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,366.01

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