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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,159.40, 444,530.70 and 146,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,159.40, 444,530.70 and 146,568.60 is: 219,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,159.40 : 444,530.70 = 146,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,159.40/444,530.70 = 146,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,159.40x = 444,530.70 × 146,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,159.40x = 65,154,242,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,154,242,356.02/296,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,997.21

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