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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,224.89, 444,383.57 and 96,498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,224.89, 444,383.57 and 96,498.87 is: 144,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,224.89 : 444,383.57 = 96,498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,224.89/444,383.57 = 96,498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,224.89x = 444,383.57 × 96,498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,224.89x = 42,882,512,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,512,351.57/296,224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,763.37

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