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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,157.82, 444,236.40 and 96,477.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,157.82, 444,236.40 and 96,477.91 is: 144,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,157.82 : 444,236.40 = 96,477.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,157.82/444,236.40 = 96,477.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,157.82x = 444,236.40 × 96,477.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,157.82x = 42,858,999,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858,999,417.92/296,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,716.76

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