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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,149.44, 444,223.81 and 96,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,149.44, 444,223.81 and 96,469.50 is: 144,704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,149.44 : 444,223.81 = 96,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,149.44/444,223.81 = 96,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,149.44x = 444,223.81 × 96,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,149.44x = 42,854,048,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854,048,838.80/296,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,704.14

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