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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,672.12, 409,399.08 and 174,162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,672.12, 409,399.08 and 174,162.53 is: 240,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,672.12 : 409,399.08 = 174,162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,672.12/409,399.08 = 174,162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,672.12x = 409,399.08 × 174,162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,672.12x = 71,301,977,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,301,977,505.48/296,672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,339.33

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