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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,261.24, 446,037.66 and 139,502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,261.24, 446,037.66 and 139,502.52 is: 209,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,261.24 : 446,037.66 = 139,502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,261.24/446,037.66 = 139,502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,261.24x = 446,037.66 × 139,502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,261.24x = 62,223,377,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,223,377,584.90/297,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,322.20

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