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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,529, 444,746.40 and 96,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,529, 444,746.40 and 96,847.74 is: 145,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,529 : 444,746.40 = 96,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,529/444,746.40 = 96,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,529x = 444,746.40 × 96,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,529x = 43,072,683,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072,683,713.14/296,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,256.23

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