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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,860.39, 444,239.44 and 184,593.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,860.39, 444,239.44 and 184,593.47 is: 276,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,860.39 : 444,239.44 = 184,593.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,860.39/444,239.44 = 184,593.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,860.39x = 444,239.44 × 184,593.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,860.39x = 82,003,697,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,003,697,057.78/296,860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,236.58

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