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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,389.72, 444,480.90 and 127,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,389.72, 444,480.90 and 127,864.36 is: 191,751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,389.72 : 444,480.90 = 127,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,389.72/444,480.90 = 127,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,389.72x = 444,480.90 × 127,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,389.72x = 56,833,265,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833,265,810.72/296,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,751.81

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