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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,223.89, 444,382.07 and 96,497.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,223.89, 444,382.07 and 96,497.87 is: 144,761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,223.89 : 444,382.07 = 96,497.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,223.89/444,382.07 = 96,497.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,223.89x = 444,382.07 × 96,497.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,223.89x = 42,881,920,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,881,920,516.79/296,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,761.86

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