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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,954.60, 443,996.70 and 146,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,954.60, 443,996.70 and 146,266.60 is: 219,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,954.60 : 443,996.70 = 146,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,954.60/443,996.70 = 146,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,954.60x = 443,996.70 × 146,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,954.60x = 64,941,887,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941,887,720.22/295,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,431.93

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