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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,053.30, 444,085.44 and 96,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,053.30, 444,085.44 and 96,373 is: 144,561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,053.30 : 444,085.44 = 96,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,053.30/444,085.44 = 96,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,053.30x = 444,085.44 × 96,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,053.30x = 42,797,846,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797,846,109.12/296,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,561.29

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