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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,351, 444,565.56 and 96,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,351, 444,565.56 and 96,601.40 is: 144,914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,351 : 444,565.56 = 96,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,351/444,565.56 = 96,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,351x = 444,565.56 × 96,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,351x = 42,945,655,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,945,655,487.78/296,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,914.83

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