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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,439.74, 444,660.21 and 138,778.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,439.74, 444,660.21 and 138,778.91 is: 208,168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,439.74 : 444,660.21 = 138,778.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,439.74/444,660.21 = 138,778.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,439.74x = 444,660.21 × 138,778.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,439.74x = 61,709,457,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,709,457,040.87/296,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,168.64

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