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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,405.92, 444,608.88 and 99,552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,405.92, 444,608.88 and 99,552.16 is: 149,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,405.92 : 444,608.88 = 99,552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,405.92/444,608.88 = 99,552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,405.92x = 444,608.88 × 99,552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,405.92x = 44,261,774,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261,774,359.18/296,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,328.24

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