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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,285.25, 444,433.14 and 96,604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,285.25, 444,433.14 and 96,604.86 is: 144,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,285.25 : 444,433.14 = 96,604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,285.25/444,433.14 = 96,604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,285.25x = 444,433.14 × 96,604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,285.25x = 42,934,401,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934,401,269.06/296,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,909.01

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