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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,211.90, 444,371.31 and 96,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,211.90, 444,371.31 and 96,514.50 is: 144,789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,211.90 : 444,371.31 = 96,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,211.90/444,371.31 = 96,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,211.90x = 444,371.31 × 96,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,211.90x = 42,888,274,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888,274,799.00/296,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,789.17

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