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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,438.42, 444,658.24 and 138,777.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,438.42, 444,658.24 and 138,777.59 is: 208,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,438.42 : 444,658.24 = 138,777.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,438.42/444,658.24 = 138,777.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,438.42x = 444,658.24 × 138,777.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,438.42x = 61,708,600,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,708,600,205.96/296,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,166.67

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