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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,541.21, 444,869.91 and 96,807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,541.21, 444,869.91 and 96,807.96 is: 145,230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,541.21 : 444,869.91 = 96,807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,541.21/444,869.91 = 96,807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,541.21x = 444,869.91 × 96,807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,541.21x = 43,066,948,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066,948,452.48/296,541.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,230.91

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