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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,800.26, 409,566.96 and 175,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,800.26, 409,566.96 and 175,953.12 is: 242,804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,800.26 : 409,566.96 = 175,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,800.26/409,566.96 = 175,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,800.26x = 409,566.96 × 175,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,800.26x = 72,064,584,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,064,584,460.92/296,800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,804.99

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