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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,029.76, 409,768.24 and 176,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,029.76, 409,768.24 and 176,176.14 is: 243,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,029.76 : 409,768.24 = 176,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,029.76/409,768.24 = 176,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,029.76x = 409,768.24 × 176,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,029.76x = 72,191,386,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,191,386,817.79/297,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,044.29

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