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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,059.60, 444,135.98 and 127,627.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,059.60, 444,135.98 and 127,627.79 is: 191,461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,059.60 : 444,135.98 = 127,627.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,059.60/444,135.98 = 127,627.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,059.60x = 444,135.98 × 127,627.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,059.60x = 56,684,094,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,684,094,059.09/296,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,461.77

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