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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,941.19, 409,761.19 and 176,093.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,941.19, 409,761.19 and 176,093.87 is: 242,999.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,941.19 : 409,761.19 = 176,093.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,941.19/409,761.19 = 176,093.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,941.19x = 409,761.19 × 176,093.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,941.19x = 72,156,433,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,156,433,722.91/296,941.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,999.07

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