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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,211.20, 444,119.88 and 163,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,211.20, 444,119.88 and 163,154 is: 244,622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,211.20 : 444,119.88 = 163,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,211.20/444,119.88 = 163,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,211.20x = 444,119.88 × 163,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,211.20x = 72,459,934,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,459,934,901.52/296,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,622.54

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