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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,961.95, 409,867.05 and 176,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,961.95, 409,867.05 and 176,170.30 is: 243,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,961.95 : 409,867.05 = 176,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,961.95/409,867.05 = 176,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,961.95x = 409,867.05 × 176,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,961.95x = 72,206,400,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,206,400,794.59/296,961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,150.34

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