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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,905.35, 445,289.73 and 176,996.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,905.35, 445,289.73 and 176,996.17 is: 265,453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,905.35 : 445,289.73 = 176,996.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,905.35/445,289.73 = 176,996.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,905.35x = 445,289.73 × 176,996.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,905.35x = 78,814,576,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,814,576,750.33/296,905.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,453.54

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