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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,972.22, 411,200.28 and 175,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,972.22, 411,200.28 and 175,535.75 is: 242,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,972.22 : 411,200.28 = 175,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,972.22/411,200.28 = 175,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,972.22x = 411,200.28 × 175,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,972.22x = 72,180,349,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,180,349,550.01/297,972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,238.52

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