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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,924.26, 409,738.08 and 176,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,924.26, 409,738.08 and 176,077.12 is: 242,976.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,924.26 : 409,738.08 = 176,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,924.26/409,738.08 = 176,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,924.26x = 409,738.08 × 176,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,924.26x = 72,145,501,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,145,501,080.73/296,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,976.11

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