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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,256.60, 444,449.70 and 146,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,256.60, 444,449.70 and 146,568.60 is: 219,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,256.60 : 444,449.70 = 146,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,256.60/444,449.70 = 146,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,256.60x = 444,449.70 × 146,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,256.60x = 65,142,370,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,142,370,299.42/296,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,884.96

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