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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,002.55, 444,003.83 and 146,271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,002.55, 444,003.83 and 146,271.35 is: 219,407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,002.55 : 444,003.83 = 146,271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,002.55/444,003.83 = 146,271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,002.55x = 444,003.83 × 146,271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,002.55x = 64,945,038,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945,038,887.91/296,002.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,407.03

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