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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,968, 445,240.38 and 139,110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,968, 445,240.38 and 139,110.34 is: 208,566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,968 : 445,240.38 = 139,110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,968/445,240.38 = 139,110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,968x = 445,240.38 × 139,110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,968x = 61,937,540,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,937,540,643.53/296,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,566.38

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