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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,206.16, 444,317.72 and 116,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,206.16, 444,317.72 and 116,284.12 is: 174,429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,206.16 : 444,317.72 = 116,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,206.16/444,317.72 = 116,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,206.16x = 444,317.72 × 116,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,206.16x = 51,667,095,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667,095,070.61/296,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,429.51

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