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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,258.78, 410,189.94 and 176,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,258.78, 410,189.94 and 176,379.24 is: 243,387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,258.78 : 410,189.94 = 176,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,258.78/410,189.94 = 176,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,258.78x = 410,189.94 × 176,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,258.78x = 72,348,989,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,348,989,872.85/297,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,387.23

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