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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,411.60, 444,682.20 and 146,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,411.60, 444,682.20 and 146,723.60 is: 220,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,411.60 : 444,682.20 = 146,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,411.60/444,682.20 = 146,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,411.60x = 444,682.20 × 146,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,411.60x = 65,245,373,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,245,373,239.92/296,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,117.48

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