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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,988.30, 444,877.65 and 184,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,988.30, 444,877.65 and 184,322.70 is: 276,108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,988.30 : 444,877.65 = 184,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,988.30/444,877.65 = 184,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,988.30x = 444,877.65 × 184,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,988.30x = 82,001,049,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,001,049,617.66/296,988.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,108.69

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