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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,001.20, 444,001.80 and 96,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,001.20, 444,001.80 and 96,340.40 is: 144,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,001.20 : 444,001.80 = 96,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,001.20/444,001.80 = 96,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,001.20x = 444,001.80 × 96,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,001.20x = 42,775,311,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775,311,012.72/296,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,510.60

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