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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,451.40, 444,968.70 and 146,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,451.40, 444,968.70 and 146,860.60 is: 220,435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,451.40 : 444,968.70 = 146,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,451.40/444,968.70 = 146,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,451.40x = 444,968.70 × 146,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,451.40x = 65,348,370,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,348,370,263.22/296,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,435.36

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