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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,002.41, 444,050.01 and 96,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,002.41, 444,050.01 and 96,276 is: 144,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,002.41 : 444,050.01 = 96,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,002.41/444,050.01 = 96,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,002.41x = 444,050.01 × 96,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,002.41x = 42,751,358,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751,358,762.76/296,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,429.09

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