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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,831.68, 409,644.48 and 176,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,831.68, 409,644.48 and 176,044.48 is: 242,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,831.68 : 409,644.48 = 176,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,831.68/409,644.48 = 176,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,831.68x = 409,644.48 × 176,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,831.68x = 72,115,649,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,115,649,466.47/296,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,951.32

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