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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,220.48, 444,367.85 and 96,487.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,220.48, 444,367.85 and 96,487.23 is: 144,742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,220.48 : 444,367.85 = 96,487.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,220.48/444,367.85 = 96,487.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,220.48x = 444,367.85 × 96,487.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,220.48x = 42,875,822,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875,822,465.12/296,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,742.94

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