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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,946.68, 409,803.18 and 176,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,946.68, 409,803.18 and 176,159.48 is: 243,110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,946.68 : 409,803.18 = 176,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,946.68/409,803.18 = 176,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,946.68x = 409,803.18 × 176,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,946.68x = 72,190,715,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,190,715,091.15/296,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,110.03

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