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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,101.60, 444,217.20 and 146,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,101.60, 444,217.20 and 146,413.60 is: 219,652.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,101.60 : 444,217.20 = 146,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,101.60/444,217.20 = 146,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,101.60x = 444,217.20 × 146,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,101.60x = 65,039,439,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,039,439,433.92/296,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,652.44

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