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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,913.95, 409,689.34 and 176,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,913.95, 409,689.34 and 176,084.94 is: 242,966.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,913.95 : 409,689.34 = 176,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,913.95/409,689.34 = 176,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,913.95x = 409,689.34 × 176,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,913.95x = 72,140,122,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,140,122,634.64/296,913.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,966.43

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