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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,997.97, 413,989.17 and 177,496.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,997.97, 413,989.17 and 177,496.69 is: 244,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,997.97 : 413,989.17 = 177,496.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,997.97/413,989.17 = 177,496.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,997.97x = 413,989.17 × 177,496.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,997.97x = 73,481,707,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,481,707,370.85/299,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,940.68

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