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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,145.10, 444,108.30 and 146,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,145.10, 444,108.30 and 146,335.60 is: 219,449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,145.10 : 444,108.30 = 146,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,145.10/444,108.30 = 146,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,145.10x = 444,108.30 × 146,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,145.10x = 64,988,854,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,988,854,545.48/296,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,449.37

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