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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,303.58, 444,501.54 and 96,577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,303.58, 444,501.54 and 96,577.62 is: 144,881.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,303.58 : 444,501.54 = 96,577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,303.58/444,501.54 = 96,577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,303.58x = 444,501.54 × 96,577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,303.58x = 42,928,900,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,900,819.53/296,303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,881.48

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