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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,861.39, 444,240.93 and 184,594.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,861.39, 444,240.93 and 184,594.47 is: 276,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,861.39 : 444,240.93 = 184,594.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,861.39/444,240.93 = 184,594.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,861.39x = 444,240.93 × 184,594.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,861.39x = 82,004,419,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,004,419,025.66/296,861.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,238.08

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