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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,052.30, 444,083.94 and 96,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,052.30, 444,083.94 and 96,372 is: 144,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,052.30 : 444,083.94 = 96,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,052.30/444,083.94 = 96,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,052.30x = 444,083.94 × 96,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,052.30x = 42,797,257,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797,257,465.68/296,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,559.79

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