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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,651.14, 409,307.64 and 175,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,651.14, 409,307.64 and 175,771.54 is: 242,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,651.14 : 409,307.64 = 175,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,651.14/409,307.64 = 175,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,651.14x = 409,307.64 × 175,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,651.14x = 71,944,634,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,944,634,216.57/296,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,522.70

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