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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,062.40, 444,093.60 and 146,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,062.40, 444,093.60 and 146,244.80 is: 219,367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,062.40 : 444,093.60 = 146,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,062.40/444,093.60 = 146,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,062.40x = 444,093.60 × 146,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,062.40x = 64,946,379,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,946,379,713.28/296,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,367.20

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