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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,419.80, 444,327.30 and 146,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,419.80, 444,327.30 and 146,429.40 is: 219,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,419.80 : 444,327.30 = 146,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,419.80/444,327.30 = 146,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,419.80x = 444,327.30 × 146,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,419.80x = 65,062,579,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,062,579,942.62/296,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,494.72

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