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