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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,027.60, 444,041.40 and 176,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,027.60, 444,041.40 and 176,277.20 is: 264,415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,027.60 : 444,041.40 = 176,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,027.60/444,041.40 = 176,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,027.60x = 444,041.40 × 176,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,027.60x = 78,274,374,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,274,374,676.08/296,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,415.80

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