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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,155.71, 444,233.21 and 96,475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,155.71, 444,233.21 and 96,475.77 is: 144,713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,155.71 : 444,233.21 = 96,475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,155.71/444,233.21 = 96,475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,155.71x = 444,233.21 × 96,475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,155.71x = 42,857,741,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,741,235.51/296,155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,713.54

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