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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,297.58, 444,492.54 and 96,571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,297.58, 444,492.54 and 96,571.62 is: 144,872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,297.58 : 444,492.54 = 96,571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,297.58/444,492.54 = 96,571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,297.58x = 444,492.54 × 96,571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,297.58x = 42,925,364,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,925,364,665.71/296,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,872.48

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