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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,470.33, 444,147.50 and 146,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,470.33, 444,147.50 and 146,535.08 is: 219,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,470.33 : 444,147.50 = 146,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,470.33/444,147.50 = 146,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,470.33x = 444,147.50 × 146,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,470.33x = 65,083,187,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,083,187,589.90/296,470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,526.82

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