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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,254.60, 444,446.70 and 146,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,254.60, 444,446.70 and 146,566.60 is: 219,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,254.60 : 444,446.70 = 146,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,254.60/444,446.70 = 146,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,254.60x = 444,446.70 × 146,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,254.60x = 65,141,041,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,141,041,700.22/296,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,881.96

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