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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,861.63, 444,241.30 and 184,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,861.63, 444,241.30 and 184,594.72 is: 276,238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,861.63 : 444,241.30 = 184,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,861.63/444,241.30 = 184,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,861.63x = 444,241.30 × 184,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,861.63x = 82,004,598,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,004,598,385.94/296,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,238.46

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