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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,015.75, 444,078.38 and 93,662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,015.75, 444,078.38 and 93,662.78 is: 140,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,015.75 : 444,078.38 = 93,662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,015.75/444,078.38 = 93,662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,015.75x = 444,078.38 × 93,662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,015.75x = 41,593,616,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,593,616,120.40/296,015.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,511.50

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