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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,150.44, 444,225.31 and 96,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,150.44, 444,225.31 and 96,470.50 is: 144,705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,150.44 : 444,225.31 = 96,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,150.44/444,225.31 = 96,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,150.44x = 444,225.31 × 96,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,150.44x = 42,854,637,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854,637,768.36/296,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,705.64

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