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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,417.97, 444,697.70 and 96,738.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,417.97, 444,697.70 and 96,738.73 is: 145,131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,417.97 : 444,697.70 = 96,738.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,417.97/444,697.70 = 96,738.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,417.97x = 444,697.70 × 96,738.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,417.97x = 43,019,489,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019,489,136.48/296,417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,131.18

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