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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,982.72, 443,981.28 and 96,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,982.72, 443,981.28 and 96,303.68 is: 144,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,982.72 : 443,981.28 = 96,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,982.72/443,981.28 = 96,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,982.72x = 443,981.28 × 96,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,982.72x = 42,757,031,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,757,031,115.11/295,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,457.86

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