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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,723.31, 409,451.25 and 175,845.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,723.31, 409,451.25 and 175,845.12 is: 242,650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,723.31 : 409,451.25 = 175,845.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,723.31/409,451.25 = 175,845.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,723.31x = 409,451.25 × 175,845.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,723.31x = 72,000,002,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,000,002,143.14/296,723.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,650.31

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