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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,038.66, 444,203.79 and 138,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,038.66, 444,203.79 and 138,244.18 is: 207,434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,038.66 : 444,203.79 = 138,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,038.66/444,203.79 = 138,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,038.66x = 444,203.79 × 138,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,038.66x = 61,408,588,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,408,588,701.44/296,038.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,434.36

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