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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,240.79, 444,407.28 and 96,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,240.79, 444,407.28 and 96,514.71 is: 144,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,240.79 : 444,407.28 = 96,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,240.79/444,407.28 = 96,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,240.79x = 444,407.28 × 96,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,240.79x = 42,891,837,722.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,891,837,722.63/296,240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,787.07

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