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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,538.22, 444,865.42 and 96,804.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,538.22, 444,865.42 and 96,804.97 is: 145,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,538.22 : 444,865.42 = 96,804.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,538.22/444,865.42 = 96,804.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,538.22x = 444,865.42 × 96,804.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,538.22x = 43,065,184,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065,184,603.82/296,538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,226.42

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