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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,065.08, 444,121.92 and 96,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,065.08, 444,121.92 and 96,332.04 is: 144,505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,065.08 : 444,121.92 = 96,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,065.08/444,121.92 = 96,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,065.08x = 444,121.92 × 96,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,065.08x = 42,783,170,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,170,562.32/296,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,505.97

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