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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,031.93, 444,051.96 and 96,353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,031.93, 444,051.96 and 96,353.38 is: 144,531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,031.93 : 444,051.96 = 96,353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,031.93/444,051.96 = 96,353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,031.93x = 444,051.96 × 96,353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,031.93x = 42,785,907,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,785,907,241.62/296,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,531.39

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