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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,240.97, 444,276.63 and 96,578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,240.97, 444,276.63 and 96,578.76 is: 144,840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,240.97 : 444,276.63 = 96,578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,240.97/444,276.63 = 96,578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,240.97x = 444,276.63 × 96,578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,240.97x = 42,907,686,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,907,686,022.38/296,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,840.49

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