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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,770.56, 444,958.20 and 154,265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,770.56, 444,958.20 and 154,265.64 is: 231,295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,770.56 : 444,958.20 = 154,265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,770.56/444,958.20 = 154,265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,770.56x = 444,958.20 × 154,265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,770.56x = 68,641,761,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641,761,496.25/296,770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,295.72

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