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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,109.52, 411,255.43 and 177,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,109.52, 411,255.43 and 177,182.08 is: 244,430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,109.52 : 411,255.43 = 177,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,109.52/411,255.43 = 177,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,109.52x = 411,255.43 × 177,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,109.52x = 72,867,092,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,867,092,498.69/298,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,430.61

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