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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,440.24, 444,660.96 and 138,779.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,440.24, 444,660.96 and 138,779.41 is: 208,169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,440.24 : 444,660.96 = 138,779.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,440.24/444,660.96 = 138,779.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,440.24x = 444,660.96 × 138,779.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,440.24x = 61,709,783,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,709,783,455.53/296,440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,169.39

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