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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,960, 445,228.38 and 139,102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,960, 445,228.38 and 139,102.36 is: 208,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,960 : 445,228.38 = 139,102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,960/445,228.38 = 139,102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,960x = 445,228.38 × 139,102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,960x = 61,932,318,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,932,318,396.98/296,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,554.41

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