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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,868.62, 444,251.79 and 184,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,868.62, 444,251.79 and 184,601.72 is: 276,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,868.62 : 444,251.79 = 184,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,868.62/444,251.79 = 184,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,868.62x = 444,251.79 × 184,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,868.62x = 82,009,642,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,009,642,325.82/296,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,248.95

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