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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,010.85, 444,016.28 and 201,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,010.85, 444,016.28 and 201,532.45 is: 302,298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,010.85 : 444,016.28 = 201,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,010.85/444,016.28 = 201,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,010.85x = 444,016.28 × 201,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,010.85x = 89,483,687,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,483,687,740.62/296,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,298.68

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