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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,241.93, 444,408.98 and 96,515.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,241.93, 444,408.98 and 96,515.82 is: 144,788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,241.93 : 444,408.98 = 96,515.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,241.93/444,408.98 = 96,515.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,241.93x = 444,408.98 × 96,515.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,241.93x = 42,892,496,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892,496,637.48/296,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,788.74

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