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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,507.38, 444,831.90 and 96,828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,507.38, 444,831.90 and 96,828.16 is: 145,265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,507.38 : 444,831.90 = 96,828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,507.38/444,831.90 = 96,828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,507.38x = 444,831.90 × 96,828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,507.38x = 43,072,254,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072,254,386.30/296,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,265.37

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