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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,685.24, 409,425.96 and 175,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,685.24, 409,425.96 and 175,886.28 is: 242,723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,685.24 : 409,425.96 = 175,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,685.24/409,425.96 = 175,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,685.24x = 409,425.96 × 175,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,685.24x = 72,012,409,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,012,409,039.83/296,685.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,723.26

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