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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,041.28, 444,116.70 and 93,688.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,041.28, 444,116.70 and 93,688.31 is: 140,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,041.28 : 444,116.70 = 93,688.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,041.28/444,116.70 = 93,688.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,041.28x = 444,116.70 × 93,688.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,041.28x = 41,608,540,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,608,540,845.19/296,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,549.80

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