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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,149.86, 444,224.45 and 96,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,149.86, 444,224.45 and 96,469.92 is: 144,704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,149.86 : 444,224.45 = 96,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,149.86/444,224.45 = 96,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,149.86x = 444,224.45 × 96,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,149.86x = 42,854,297,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854,297,153.54/296,149.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,704.77

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