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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,200.08, 444,327.12 and 96,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,200.08, 444,327.12 and 96,469.20 is: 144,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,200.08 : 444,327.12 = 96,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,200.08/444,327.12 = 96,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,200.08x = 444,327.12 × 96,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,200.08x = 42,863,881,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863,881,804.70/296,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,712.59

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