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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,159.32, 444,238.65 and 96,479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,159.32, 444,238.65 and 96,479.41 is: 144,719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,159.32 : 444,238.65 = 96,479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,159.32/444,238.65 = 96,479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,159.32x = 444,238.65 × 96,479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,159.32x = 42,859,882,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859,882,851.20/296,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,719.01

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