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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,668.94, 409,394.73 and 174,159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,668.94, 409,394.73 and 174,159.37 is: 240,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,668.94 : 409,394.73 = 174,159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,668.94/409,394.73 = 174,159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,668.94x = 409,394.73 × 174,159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,668.94x = 71,299,926,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,299,926,581.54/296,668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,334.99

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