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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,971, 445,244.88 and 139,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,971, 445,244.88 and 139,113.36 is: 208,570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,971 : 445,244.88 = 139,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,971/445,244.88 = 139,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,971x = 445,244.88 × 139,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,971x = 61,939,511,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,939,511,279.60/296,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,570.91

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