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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,873.76, 445,311.02 and 72,234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,873.76, 445,311.02 and 72,234.23 is: 108,351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,873.76 : 445,311.02 = 72,234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,873.76/445,311.02 = 72,234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,873.76x = 445,311.02 × 72,234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,873.76x = 32,166,698,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166,698,692.80/296,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,351.44

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