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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,349, 444,562.56 and 96,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,349, 444,562.56 and 96,599.40 is: 144,911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,349 : 444,562.56 = 96,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,349/444,562.56 = 96,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,349x = 444,562.56 × 96,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,349x = 42,944,476,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,944,476,558.46/296,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,911.83

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