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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,285.76, 413,100.72 and 176,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,285.76, 413,100.72 and 176,891.52 is: 244,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,285.76 : 413,100.72 = 176,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,285.76/413,100.72 = 176,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,285.76x = 413,100.72 × 176,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,285.76x = 73,074,014,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,074,014,273.89/299,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,161.35

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