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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,858.63, 444,236.81 and 184,591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,858.63, 444,236.81 and 184,591.72 is: 276,233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,858.63 : 444,236.81 = 184,591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,858.63/444,236.81 = 184,591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,858.63x = 444,236.81 × 184,591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,858.63x = 82,002,434,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,002,434,624.03/296,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,233.96

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