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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,860.13, 444,239.06 and 184,593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,860.13, 444,239.06 and 184,593.22 is: 276,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,860.13 : 444,239.06 = 184,593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,860.13/444,239.06 = 184,593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,860.13x = 444,239.06 × 184,593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,860.13x = 82,003,518,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,003,518,535.17/296,860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,236.21

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