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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,521.52, 409,183.49 and 173,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,521.52, 409,183.49 and 173,997.41 is: 240,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,521.52 : 409,183.49 = 173,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,521.52/409,183.49 = 173,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,521.52x = 409,183.49 × 173,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,521.52x = 71,196,865,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,196,865,863.84/296,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,106.91

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