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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,060.18, 444,094.32 and 96,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,060.18, 444,094.32 and 96,381.50 is: 144,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,060.18 : 444,094.32 = 96,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,060.18/444,094.32 = 96,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,060.18x = 444,094.32 × 96,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,060.18x = 42,802,476,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802,476,703.08/296,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,573.57

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