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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,421.60, 444,697.20 and 146,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,421.60, 444,697.20 and 146,733.60 is: 220,132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,421.60 : 444,697.20 = 146,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,421.60/444,697.20 = 146,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,421.60x = 444,697.20 × 146,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,421.60x = 65,252,021,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252,021,065.92/296,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,132.48

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