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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,858.13, 444,236.06 and 184,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,858.13, 444,236.06 and 184,591.22 is: 276,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,858.13 : 444,236.06 = 184,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,858.13/444,236.06 = 184,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,858.13x = 444,236.06 × 184,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,858.13x = 82,002,074,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,002,074,523.69/296,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,233.21

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