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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,158.73, 444,237.71 and 96,478.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,158.73, 444,237.71 and 96,478.79 is: 144,718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,158.73 : 444,237.71 = 96,478.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,158.73/444,237.71 = 96,478.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,158.73x = 444,237.71 × 96,478.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,158.73x = 42,859,514,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859,514,029.59/296,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,718.05

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