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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,315.73, 444,544.34 and 96,636.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,315.73, 444,544.34 and 96,636.29 is: 144,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,315.73 : 444,544.34 = 96,636.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,315.73/444,544.34 = 96,636.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,315.73x = 444,544.34 × 96,636.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,315.73x = 42,959,113,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,959,113,052.20/296,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,977.50

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