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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,871.40, 444,098.70 and 146,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,871.40, 444,098.70 and 146,280.60 is: 219,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,871.40 : 444,098.70 = 146,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,871.40/444,098.70 = 146,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,871.40x = 444,098.70 × 146,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,871.40x = 64,963,024,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,963,024,295.22/295,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,565.07

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