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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,156.21, 444,233.96 and 96,476.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,156.21, 444,233.96 and 96,476.27 is: 144,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,156.21 : 444,233.96 = 96,476.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,156.21/444,233.96 = 96,476.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,156.21x = 444,233.96 × 96,476.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,156.21x = 42,858,035,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858,035,468.13/296,156.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,714.29

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