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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,258.24, 446,033.16 and 139,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,258.24, 446,033.16 and 139,499.52 is: 209,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,258.24 : 446,033.16 = 139,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,258.24/446,033.16 = 139,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,258.24x = 446,033.16 × 139,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,258.24x = 62,221,411,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221,411,724.08/297,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,317.70

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