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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,138.28, 444,244.44 and 96,478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,138.28, 444,244.44 and 96,478.92 is: 144,730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,138.28 : 444,244.44 = 96,478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,138.28/444,244.44 = 96,478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,138.28x = 444,244.44 × 96,478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,138.28x = 42,860,223,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860,223,787.20/296,138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,730.44

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