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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,317.98, 444,547.71 and 96,638.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,317.98, 444,547.71 and 96,638.54 is: 144,980.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,317.98 : 444,547.71 = 96,638.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,317.98/444,547.71 = 96,638.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,317.98x = 444,547.71 × 96,638.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,317.98x = 42,960,439,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960,439,432.00/296,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,980.87

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