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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,155.08, 444,232.28 and 96,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,155.08, 444,232.28 and 96,475.16 is: 144,712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,155.08 : 444,232.28 = 96,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,155.08/444,232.28 = 96,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,155.08x = 444,232.28 × 96,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,155.08x = 42,857,380,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,380,290.16/296,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,712.63

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