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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,513.76, 409,172.40 and 175,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,513.76, 409,172.40 and 175,666.62 is: 242,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,513.76 : 409,172.40 = 175,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,513.76/409,172.40 = 175,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,513.76x = 409,172.40 × 175,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,513.76x = 71,877,932,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,877,932,505.29/296,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,410.11

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