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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,242.29, 444,409.53 and 96,516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,242.29, 444,409.53 and 96,516.21 is: 144,789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,242.29 : 444,409.53 = 96,516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,242.29/444,409.53 = 96,516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,242.29x = 444,409.53 × 96,516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,242.29x = 42,892,723,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892,723,523.48/296,242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,789.33

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