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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,001.30, 444,006 and 96,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,001.30, 444,006 and 96,322.74 is: 144,485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,001.30 : 444,006 = 96,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,001.30/444,006 = 96,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,001.30x = 444,006 × 96,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,001.30x = 42,767,874,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,767,874,496.44/296,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,485.43

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