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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,213.58, 444,347.37 and 96,482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,213.58, 444,347.37 and 96,482.70 is: 144,732.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,213.58 : 444,347.37 = 96,482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,213.58/444,347.37 = 96,482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,213.58x = 444,347.37 × 96,482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,213.58x = 42,871,833,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871,833,995.50/296,213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,732.84

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