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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,492.83, 413,251.32 and 176,968.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,492.83, 413,251.32 and 176,968.16 is: 244,187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,492.83 : 413,251.32 = 176,968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,492.83/413,251.32 = 176,968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,492.83x = 413,251.32 × 176,968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,492.83x = 73,132,325,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,132,325,865.04/299,492.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,187.23

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