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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,325.51, 413,014.81 and 176,837.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,325.51, 413,014.81 and 176,837.83 is: 244,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,325.51 : 413,014.81 = 176,837.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,325.51/413,014.81 = 176,837.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,325.51x = 413,014.81 × 176,837.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,325.51x = 73,036,642,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,036,642,758.26/299,325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,004.07

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