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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,741.96, 409,479.64 and 174,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,741.96, 409,479.64 and 174,221.42 is: 240,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,741.96 : 409,479.64 = 174,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,741.96/409,479.64 = 174,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,741.96x = 409,479.64 × 174,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,741.96x = 71,340,124,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,340,124,341.89/296,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,411.31

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