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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,239.82, 444,359.72 and 163,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,239.82, 444,359.72 and 163,051.52 is: 244,577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,239.82 : 444,359.72 = 163,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,239.82/444,359.72 = 163,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,239.82x = 444,359.72 × 163,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,239.82x = 72,453,525,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,453,525,958.60/296,239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,577.27

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