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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,800.02, 409,523.58 and 175,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,800.02, 409,523.58 and 175,888.08 is: 242,689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,800.02 : 409,523.58 = 175,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,800.02/409,523.58 = 175,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,800.02x = 409,523.58 × 175,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,800.02x = 72,030,316,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030,316,200.93/296,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,689.73

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