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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,028.26, 409,766.18 and 176,174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,028.26, 409,766.18 and 176,174.64 is: 243,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,028.26 : 409,766.18 = 176,174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,028.26/409,766.18 = 176,174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,028.26x = 409,766.18 × 176,174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,028.26x = 72,190,408,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,190,408,364.80/297,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,042.22

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