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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,612.96, 444,915.72 and 71,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,612.96, 444,915.72 and 71,975.25 is: 107,961.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,612.96 : 444,915.72 = 71,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,612.96/444,915.72 = 71,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,612.96x = 444,915.72 × 71,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,612.96x = 32,022,920,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,920,175.93/296,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,961.97

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