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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,338.76, 444,554.28 and 96,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,338.76, 444,554.28 and 96,612.80 is: 144,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,338.76 : 444,554.28 = 96,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,338.76/444,554.28 = 96,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,338.76x = 444,554.28 × 96,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,338.76x = 42,949,633,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,949,633,742.78/296,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,934.24

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