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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,859.63, 444,238.31 and 184,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,859.63, 444,238.31 and 184,592.72 is: 276,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,859.63 : 444,238.31 = 184,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,859.63/444,238.31 = 184,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,859.63x = 444,238.31 × 184,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,859.63x = 82,003,154,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,003,154,826.95/296,859.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,235.45

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