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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,157.71, 444,236.20 and 96,477.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,157.71, 444,236.20 and 96,477.77 is: 144,716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,157.71 : 444,236.20 = 96,477.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,157.71/444,236.20 = 96,477.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,157.71x = 444,236.20 × 96,477.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,157.71x = 42,858,917,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858,917,929.27/296,157.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,716.54

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