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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,964.59, 409,870.68 and 176,172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,964.59, 409,870.68 and 176,172.93 is: 243,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,964.59 : 409,870.68 = 176,172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,964.59/409,870.68 = 176,172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,964.59x = 409,870.68 × 176,172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,964.59x = 72,208,118,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208,118,616.69/296,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,153.97

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