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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,639.24, 444,588.78 and 144,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,639.24, 444,588.78 and 144,711.12 is: 216,886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,639.24 : 444,588.78 = 144,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,639.24/444,588.78 = 144,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,639.24x = 444,588.78 × 144,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,639.24x = 64,336,940,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336,940,293.23/296,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,886.14

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