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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,043.20, 444,129.60 and 96,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,043.20, 444,129.60 and 96,329.60 is: 144,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,043.20 : 444,129.60 = 96,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,043.20/444,129.60 = 96,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,043.20x = 444,129.60 × 96,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,043.20x = 42,782,826,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,826,716.16/296,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,515.49

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