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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,637.24, 444,585.79 and 144,709.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,637.24, 444,585.79 and 144,709.12 is: 216,883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,637.24 : 444,585.79 = 144,709.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,637.24/444,585.79 = 144,709.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,637.24x = 444,585.79 × 144,709.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,637.24x = 64,335,618,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,335,618,435.40/296,637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,883.15

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