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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,432.60, 444,713.70 and 146,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,432.60, 444,713.70 and 146,744.60 is: 220,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,432.60 : 444,713.70 = 146,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,432.60/444,713.70 = 146,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,432.60x = 444,713.70 × 146,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,432.60x = 65,259,334,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,259,334,021.02/296,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,148.98

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