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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,049.33, 444,185.51 and 177,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,049.33, 444,185.51 and 177,803.10 is: 266,771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,049.33 : 444,185.51 = 177,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,049.33/444,185.51 = 177,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,049.33x = 444,185.51 × 177,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,049.33x = 78,977,559,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,977,559,764.07/296,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,771.62

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