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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,151.44, 444,226.81 and 96,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,151.44, 444,226.81 and 96,471.50 is: 144,707.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,151.44 : 444,226.81 = 96,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,151.44/444,226.81 = 96,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,151.44x = 444,226.81 × 96,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,151.44x = 42,855,226,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,226,700.92/296,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,707.14

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