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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,962.95, 409,868.43 and 176,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,962.95, 409,868.43 and 176,171.30 is: 243,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,962.95 : 409,868.43 = 176,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,962.95/409,868.43 = 176,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,962.95x = 409,868.43 × 176,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,962.95x = 72,207,054,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,207,054,142.06/296,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,151.73

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