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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,660.80, 444,987.28 and 72,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,660.80, 444,987.28 and 72,023 is: 108,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,660.80 : 444,987.28 = 72,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,660.80/444,987.28 = 72,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,660.80x = 444,987.28 × 72,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,660.80x = 32,049,318,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,318,867.44/296,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,033.55

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