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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,161.38, 444,241.53 and 96,481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,161.38, 444,241.53 and 96,481.53 is: 144,722.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,161.38 : 444,241.53 = 96,481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,161.38/444,241.53 = 96,481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,161.38x = 444,241.53 × 96,481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,161.38x = 42,861,102,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,861,102,503.94/296,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,722.12

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