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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,230.80, 444,346.20 and 189,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,230.80, 444,346.20 and 189,942.60 is: 284,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,230.80 : 444,346.20 = 189,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,230.80/444,346.20 = 189,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,230.80x = 444,346.20 × 189,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,230.80x = 84,400,272,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,400,272,528.12/296,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,913.90

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