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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,873.36, 445,310.35 and 72,233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,873.36, 445,310.35 and 72,233.78 is: 108,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,873.36 : 445,310.35 = 72,233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,873.36/445,310.35 = 72,233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,873.36x = 445,310.35 × 72,233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,873.36x = 32,166,449,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166,449,853.62/296,873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,350.75

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