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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,885.01, 409,691.35 and 175,954.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,885.01, 409,691.35 and 175,954.51 is: 242,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,885.01 : 409,691.35 = 175,954.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,885.01/409,691.35 = 175,954.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,885.01x = 409,691.35 × 175,954.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,885.01x = 72,087,040,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,087,040,740.49/296,885.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,811.32

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