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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,117.37, 444,321.59 and 138,356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,117.37, 444,321.59 and 138,356.91 is: 207,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,117.37 : 444,321.59 = 138,356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,117.37/444,321.59 = 138,356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,117.37x = 444,321.59 × 138,356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,117.37x = 61,474,961,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474,961,546.90/296,117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,603.36

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