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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,156.46, 444,234.33 and 96,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,156.46, 444,234.33 and 96,476.52 is: 144,714.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,156.46 : 444,234.33 = 96,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,156.46/444,234.33 = 96,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,156.46x = 444,234.33 × 96,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,156.46x = 42,858,182,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858,182,222.93/296,156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,714.66

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