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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,039.66, 444,205.29 and 138,245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,039.66, 444,205.29 and 138,245.18 is: 207,435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,039.66 : 444,205.29 = 138,245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,039.66/444,205.29 = 138,245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,039.66x = 444,205.29 × 138,245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,039.66x = 61,409,240,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,409,240,273.00/296,039.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,435.86

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