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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,973.24, 409,641.62 and 176,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,973.24, 409,641.62 and 176,033.58 is: 242,818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,973.24 : 409,641.62 = 176,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,973.24/409,641.62 = 176,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,973.24x = 409,641.62 × 176,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,973.24x = 72,110,680,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,110,680,885.60/296,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,818.78

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