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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,259.32, 445,932.60 and 139,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,259.32, 445,932.60 and 139,503.72 is: 209,276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,259.32 : 445,932.60 = 139,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,259.32/445,932.60 = 139,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,259.32x = 445,932.60 × 139,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,259.32x = 62,209,256,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209,256,569.27/297,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,276.05

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