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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,159.82, 444,239.40 and 96,479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,159.82, 444,239.40 and 96,479.91 is: 144,719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,159.82 : 444,239.40 = 96,479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,159.82/444,239.40 = 96,479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,159.82x = 444,239.40 × 96,479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,159.82x = 42,860,177,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860,177,330.45/296,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,719.76

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