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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,501.69, 445,873.41 and 139,381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,501.69, 445,873.41 and 139,381.59 is: 208,894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,501.69 : 445,873.41 = 139,381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,501.69/445,873.41 = 139,381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,501.69x = 445,873.41 × 139,381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,501.69x = 62,146,544,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,146,544,824.52/297,501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,894.76

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