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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,961.80, 444,837.90 and 184,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,961.80, 444,837.90 and 184,296.20 is: 276,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,961.80 : 444,837.90 = 184,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,961.80/444,837.90 = 184,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,961.80x = 444,837.90 × 184,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,961.80x = 81,981,934,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,981,934,585.98/296,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,068.96

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