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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,023.76, 409,759.97 and 176,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,023.76, 409,759.97 and 176,170.14 is: 243,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,023.76 : 409,759.97 = 176,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,023.76/409,759.97 = 176,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,023.76x = 409,759.97 × 176,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,023.76x = 72,187,470,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,187,470,400.45/297,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,036.01

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