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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,004.20, 444,006.30 and 154,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,004.20, 444,006.30 and 154,286.60 is: 231,429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,004.20 : 444,006.30 = 154,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,004.20/444,006.30 = 154,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,004.20x = 444,006.30 × 154,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,004.20x = 68,504,222,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,504,222,405.58/296,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,429.90

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