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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,332.83, 444,545.42 and 96,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,332.83, 444,545.42 and 96,607.08 is: 144,925.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,332.83 : 444,545.42 = 96,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,332.83/444,545.42 = 96,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,332.83x = 444,545.42 × 96,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,332.83x = 42,946,234,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946,234,470.54/296,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,925.67

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