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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,502.60, 444,753.90 and 83,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,502.60, 444,753.90 and 83,270.10 is: 124,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,502.60 : 444,753.90 = 83,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,502.60/444,753.90 = 83,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,502.60x = 444,753.90 × 83,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,502.60x = 37,034,701,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,034,701,728.39/296,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,905.15

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