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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,347, 444,559.56 and 96,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,347, 444,559.56 and 96,597.40 is: 144,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,347 : 444,559.56 = 96,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,347/444,559.56 = 96,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,347x = 444,559.56 × 96,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,347x = 42,943,297,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,943,297,641.14/296,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,908.83

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