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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,216.16, 444,239.32 and 96,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,216.16, 444,239.32 and 96,554.04 is: 144,803.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,216.16 : 444,239.32 = 96,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,216.16/444,239.32 = 96,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,216.16x = 444,239.32 × 96,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,216.16x = 42,893,101,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,893,101,072.85/296,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,803.38

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