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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,159.19, 444,231.40 and 138,563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,159.19, 444,231.40 and 138,563.97 is: 207,842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,159.19 : 444,231.40 = 138,563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,159.19/444,231.40 = 138,563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,159.19x = 444,231.40 × 138,563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,159.19x = 61,554,463,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554,463,815.09/296,159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,842.49

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