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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,065.60, 444,098.40 and 237,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,065.60, 444,098.40 and 237,016.60 is: 355,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,065.60 : 444,098.40 = 237,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,065.60/444,098.40 = 237,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,065.60x = 444,098.40 × 237,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,065.60x = 105,258,692,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,258,692,833.44/296,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,524.90

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