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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,002.20, 443,711.70 and 146,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,002.20, 443,711.70 and 146,265.60 is: 219,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,002.20 : 443,711.70 = 146,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,002.20/443,711.70 = 146,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,002.20x = 443,711.70 × 146,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,002.20x = 64,899,758,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,899,758,027.52/296,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,254.31

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