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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,003.91, 444,052.26 and 96,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,003.91, 444,052.26 and 96,277.50 is: 144,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,003.91 : 444,052.26 = 96,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,003.91/444,052.26 = 96,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,003.91x = 444,052.26 × 96,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,003.91x = 42,752,241,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752,241,462.15/296,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,431.34

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