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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,156.08, 444,233.78 and 96,476.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,156.08, 444,233.78 and 96,476.15 is: 144,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,156.08 : 444,233.78 = 96,476.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,156.08/444,233.78 = 96,476.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,156.08x = 444,233.78 × 96,476.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,156.08x = 42,857,962,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,962,090.80/296,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,714.11

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