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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,229.80, 444,344.70 and 189,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,229.80, 444,344.70 and 189,941.60 is: 284,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,229.80 : 444,344.70 = 189,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,229.80/444,344.70 = 189,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,229.80x = 444,344.70 × 189,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,229.80x = 84,399,543,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,399,543,269.52/296,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,912.40

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