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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,859.81, 444,238.59 and 184,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,859.81, 444,238.59 and 184,592.90 is: 276,235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,859.81 : 444,238.59 = 184,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,859.81/444,238.59 = 184,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,859.81x = 444,238.59 × 184,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,859.81x = 82,003,291,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,003,291,422.83/296,859.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,235.74

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