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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,305.98, 444,529.71 and 96,626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,305.98, 444,529.71 and 96,626.54 is: 144,962.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,305.98 : 444,529.71 = 96,626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,305.98/444,529.71 = 96,626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,305.98x = 444,529.71 × 96,626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,305.98x = 42,953,365,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,953,365,581.85/296,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,962.87

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