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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,001.40, 444,059.70 and 127,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,001.40, 444,059.70 and 127,521.40 is: 191,306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,001.40 : 444,059.70 = 127,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,001.40/444,059.70 = 127,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,001.40x = 444,059.70 × 127,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,001.40x = 56,627,114,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627,114,627.58/296,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,306.91

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