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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,254.80, 444,382.20 and 74,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,254.80, 444,382.20 and 74,638.80 is: 111,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,254.80 : 444,382.20 = 74,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,254.80/444,382.20 = 74,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,254.80x = 444,382.20 × 74,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,254.80x = 33,168,154,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,168,154,149.36/296,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,958.20

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