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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,154.45, 444,231.33 and 96,474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,154.45, 444,231.33 and 96,474.51 is: 144,711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,154.45 : 444,231.33 = 96,474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,154.45/444,231.33 = 96,474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,154.45x = 444,231.33 × 96,474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,154.45x = 42,857,000,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,000,998.98/296,154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,711.66

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