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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,979.30, 444,864.15 and 184,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,979.30, 444,864.15 and 184,313.70 is: 276,095.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,979.30 : 444,864.15 = 184,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,979.30/444,864.15 = 184,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,979.30x = 444,864.15 × 184,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,979.30x = 81,994,557,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,994,557,483.86/296,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,095.19

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