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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,477.89, 444,158.85 and 146,542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,477.89, 444,158.85 and 146,542.65 is: 219,538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,477.89 : 444,158.85 = 146,542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,477.89/444,158.85 = 146,542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,477.89x = 444,158.85 × 146,542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,477.89x = 65,088,214,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,088,214,899.95/296,477.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,538.18

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