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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,964.46, 409,870.50 and 176,172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,964.46, 409,870.50 and 176,172.81 is: 243,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,964.46 : 409,870.50 = 176,172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,964.46/409,870.50 = 176,172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,964.46x = 409,870.50 × 176,172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,964.46x = 72,208,035,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208,035,671.75/296,964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,153.80

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