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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,151.63, 444,227.09 and 96,471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,151.63, 444,227.09 and 96,471.69 is: 144,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,151.63 : 444,227.09 = 96,471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,151.63/444,227.09 = 96,471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,151.63x = 444,227.09 × 96,471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,151.63x = 42,855,337,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,337,633.72/296,151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,707.42

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