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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,159.60, 444,239.04 and 96,479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,159.60, 444,239.04 and 96,479.64 is: 144,719.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,159.60 : 444,239.04 = 96,479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,159.60/444,239.04 = 96,479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,159.60x = 444,239.04 × 96,479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,159.60x = 42,860,022,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860,022,653.15/296,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,719.34

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