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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,199.60, 444,364.20 and 146,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,199.60, 444,364.20 and 146,511.60 is: 219,799.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,199.60 : 444,364.20 = 146,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,199.60/444,364.20 = 146,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,199.60x = 444,364.20 × 146,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,199.60x = 65,104,509,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,104,509,924.72/296,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,799.45

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