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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,047.58, 444,182.88 and 177,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,047.58, 444,182.88 and 177,801.36 is: 266,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,047.58 : 444,182.88 = 177,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,047.58/444,182.88 = 177,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,047.58x = 444,182.88 × 177,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,047.58x = 78,976,320,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,976,320,152.72/296,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,769.01

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