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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,153.51, 444,229.90 and 96,473.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,153.51, 444,229.90 and 96,473.57 is: 144,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,153.51 : 444,229.90 = 96,473.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,153.51/444,229.90 = 96,473.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,153.51x = 444,229.90 × 96,473.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,153.51x = 42,856,441,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,441,891.41/296,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,710.23

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