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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,044.60, 444,131.70 and 146,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,044.60, 444,131.70 and 146,356.60 is: 219,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,044.60 : 444,131.70 = 146,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,044.60/444,131.70 = 146,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,044.60x = 444,131.70 × 146,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,044.60x = 65,001,605,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,605,564.22/296,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,566.94

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