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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,108.98, 444,194.58 and 96,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,108.98, 444,194.58 and 96,444.91 is: 144,677.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,108.98 : 444,194.58 = 96,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,108.98/444,194.58 = 96,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,108.98x = 444,194.58 × 96,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,108.98x = 42,840,305,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840,305,808.36/296,108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,677.50

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