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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,158.32, 444,237.15 and 96,478.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,158.32, 444,237.15 and 96,478.41 is: 144,717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,158.32 : 444,237.15 = 96,478.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,158.32/444,237.15 = 96,478.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,158.32x = 444,237.15 × 96,478.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,158.32x = 42,859,293,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859,293,894.93/296,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,717.51

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