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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,862.62, 444,242.79 and 184,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,862.62, 444,242.79 and 184,595.72 is: 276,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,862.62 : 444,242.79 = 184,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,862.62/444,242.79 = 184,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,862.62x = 444,242.79 × 184,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,862.62x = 82,005,315,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,005,315,453.64/296,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,239.96

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