Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,068.32, 444,108 and 96,388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 296,068.32, 444,108 and 96,388 is: 144,583.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,068.32 : 444,108 = 96,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,068.32/444,108 = 96,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,068.32x = 444,108 × 96,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,068.32x = 42,806,681,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,806,681,904/296,068.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,583.80
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