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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,211.42, 444,363.25 and 96,485.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,211.42, 444,363.25 and 96,485.37 is: 144,743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,211.42 : 444,363.25 = 96,485.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,211.42/444,363.25 = 96,485.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,211.42x = 444,363.25 × 96,485.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,211.42x = 42,874,552,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874,552,590.65/296,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,743.08

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