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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,815.23, 410,994.89 and 175,285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,815.23, 410,994.89 and 175,285.41 is: 241,899.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,815.23 : 410,994.89 = 175,285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,815.23/410,994.89 = 175,285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,815.23x = 410,994.89 × 175,285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,815.23x = 72,041,407,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,041,407,801.55/297,815.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,899.68

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