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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,576.80, 444,653.88 and 138,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,576.80, 444,653.88 and 138,719.20 is: 207,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,576.80 : 444,653.88 = 138,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,576.80/444,653.88 = 138,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,576.80x = 444,653.88 × 138,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,576.80x = 61,682,030,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682,030,510.50/296,576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,979.96

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