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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,338.44, 444,462.58 and 96,658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,338.44, 444,462.58 and 96,658.56 is: 144,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,338.44 : 444,462.58 = 96,658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,338.44/444,462.58 = 96,658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,338.44x = 444,462.58 × 96,658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,338.44x = 42,961,112,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,112,956.68/296,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,973.14

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