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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,237.45, 444,402.25 and 96,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,237.45, 444,402.25 and 96,511.30 is: 144,781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,237.45 : 444,402.25 = 96,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,237.45/444,402.25 = 96,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,237.45x = 444,402.25 × 96,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,237.45x = 42,889,837,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,889,837,518.14/296,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,781.96

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