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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,002.30, 444,003.45 and 146,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,002.30, 444,003.45 and 146,271.10 is: 219,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,002.30 : 444,003.45 = 146,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,002.30/444,003.45 = 146,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,002.30x = 444,003.45 × 146,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,002.30x = 64,944,873,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,944,873,035.30/296,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,406.65

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