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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,814.23, 410,993.51 and 175,284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,814.23, 410,993.51 and 175,284.41 is: 241,898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,814.23 : 410,993.51 = 175,284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,814.23/410,993.51 = 175,284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,814.23x = 410,993.51 × 175,284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,814.23x = 72,040,751,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,040,751,982.79/297,814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,898.29

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