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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,972.66, 445,591.45 and 136,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,972.66, 445,591.45 and 136,962.56 is: 205,504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,972.66 : 445,591.45 = 136,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,972.66/445,591.45 = 136,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,972.66x = 445,591.45 × 136,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,972.66x = 61,029,346,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029,346,220.88/296,972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,504.93

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