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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,154.33, 444,231.15 and 96,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,154.33, 444,231.15 and 96,474.40 is: 144,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,154.33 : 444,231.15 = 96,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,154.33/444,231.15 = 96,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,154.33x = 444,231.15 × 96,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,154.33x = 42,856,931,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,931,436.40/296,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,711.48

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