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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,199.66, 444,307.95 and 116,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,199.66, 444,307.95 and 116,277.60 is: 174,419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,199.66 : 444,307.95 = 116,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,199.66/444,307.95 = 116,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,199.66x = 444,307.95 × 116,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,199.66x = 51,663,062,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,663,062,086.92/296,199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,419.72

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