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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,068.32 : 444,108 = 96,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,068.32/444,108 = 96,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,068.32x = 444,108 × 96,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,068.32x = 42,806,681,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806,681,904/296,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,583.80

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