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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,008.02, 443,734.47 and 144,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,008.02, 443,734.47 and 144,171.90 is: 216,122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,008.02 : 443,734.47 = 144,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,008.02/443,734.47 = 144,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,008.02x = 443,734.47 × 144,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,008.02x = 63,974,041,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,974,041,635.39/296,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,122.66

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