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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,227.88, 444,388.06 and 96,501.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,227.88, 444,388.06 and 96,501.86 is: 144,767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,227.88 : 444,388.06 = 96,501.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,227.88/444,388.06 = 96,501.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,227.88x = 444,388.06 × 96,501.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,227.88x = 42,884,274,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,884,274,351.79/296,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,767.85

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