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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,306.08, 444,366.88 and 99,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,306.08, 444,366.88 and 99,268 is: 148,871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,306.08 : 444,366.88 = 99,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,306.08/444,366.88 = 99,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,306.08x = 444,366.88 × 99,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,306.08x = 44,111,411,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,111,411,443.84/296,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,871.10

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