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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,157.08, 444,235.27 and 96,477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,157.08, 444,235.27 and 96,477.15 is: 144,715.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,157.08 : 444,235.27 = 96,477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,157.08/444,235.27 = 96,477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,157.08x = 444,235.27 × 96,477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,157.08x = 42,858,552,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858,552,779.08/296,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,715.61

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