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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,052.30, 444,078.45 and 74,436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,052.30, 444,078.45 and 74,436.30 is: 111,654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,052.30 : 444,078.45 = 74,436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,052.30/444,078.45 = 74,436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,052.30x = 444,078.45 × 74,436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,052.30x = 33,055,556,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055,556,727.74/296,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,654.45

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