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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,860.81, 444,240.09 and 184,593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,860.81, 444,240.09 and 184,593.90 is: 276,237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,860.81 : 444,240.09 = 184,593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,860.81/444,240.09 = 184,593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,860.81x = 444,240.09 × 184,593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,860.81x = 82,004,010,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,004,010,749.45/296,860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,237.24

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