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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,451, 444,722.58 and 99,505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,451, 444,722.58 and 99,505.08 is: 149,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,451 : 444,722.58 = 99,505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,451/444,722.58 = 99,505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,451x = 444,722.58 × 99,505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,451x = 44,252,155,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,252,155,900.71/296,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,273.09

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