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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,256.08, 444,430.20 and 99,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,256.08, 444,430.20 and 99,218 is: 148,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,256.08 : 444,430.20 = 99,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,256.08/444,430.20 = 99,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,256.08x = 444,430.20 × 99,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,256.08x = 44,095,475,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,475,583.60/296,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,842.43

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