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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,204.58, 444,333.87 and 96,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,204.58, 444,333.87 and 96,473.70 is: 144,719.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,204.58 : 444,333.87 = 96,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,204.58/444,333.87 = 96,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,204.58x = 444,333.87 × 96,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,204.58x = 42,866,532,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866,532,474.22/296,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,719.34

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