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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,251.83, 444,272.72 and 106,661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,251.83, 444,272.72 and 106,661.34 is: 159,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,251.83 : 444,272.72 = 106,661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,251.83/444,272.72 = 106,661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,251.83x = 444,272.72 × 106,661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,251.83x = 47,386,723,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,386,723,107.34/296,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,954.20

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