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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,925, 444,271.50 and 208,351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,925, 444,271.50 and 208,351.32 is: 311,743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,925 : 444,271.50 = 208,351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,925/444,271.50 = 208,351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,925x = 444,271.50 × 208,351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,925x = 92,564,553,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,564,553,463.38/296,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,743.89

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