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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,156.58, 444,234.53 and 96,476.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,156.58, 444,234.53 and 96,476.65 is: 144,714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,156.58 : 444,234.53 = 96,476.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,156.58/444,234.53 = 96,476.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,156.58x = 444,234.53 × 96,476.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,156.58x = 42,858,256,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858,256,565.17/296,156.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,714.86

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