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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,077.80, 444,116.70 and 205,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,077.80, 444,116.70 and 205,876.20 is: 308,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,077.80 : 444,116.70 = 205,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,077.80/444,116.70 = 205,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,077.80x = 444,116.70 × 205,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,077.80x = 91,433,058,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,433,058,552.54/296,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,814.30

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