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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,318.76, 444,492.44 and 96,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,318.76, 444,492.44 and 96,638.88 is: 144,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,318.76 : 444,492.44 = 96,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,318.76/444,492.44 = 96,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,318.76x = 444,492.44 × 96,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,318.76x = 42,955,251,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955,251,570.07/296,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,962.98

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