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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,254.08, 444,427.20 and 99,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,254.08, 444,427.20 and 99,216 is: 148,839.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,254.08 : 444,427.20 = 99,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,254.08/444,427.20 = 99,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,254.08x = 444,427.20 × 99,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,254.08x = 44,094,289,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,094,289,075.20/296,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,839.43

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