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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,046.30, 444,069.45 and 74,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,046.30, 444,069.45 and 74,430.30 is: 111,645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,046.30 : 444,069.45 = 74,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,046.30/444,069.45 = 74,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,046.30x = 444,069.45 × 74,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,046.30x = 33,052,222,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,052,222,384.34/296,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,645.45

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