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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,275.38, 444,661.96 and 127,922.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,275.38, 444,661.96 and 127,922.96 is: 191,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,275.38 : 444,661.96 = 127,922.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,275.38/444,661.96 = 127,922.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,275.38x = 444,661.96 × 127,922.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,275.38x = 56,882,474,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,882,474,122.60/296,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,991.90

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