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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,004.71, 444,079.97 and 85,663.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,004.71, 444,079.97 and 85,663.91 is: 128,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,004.71 : 444,079.97 = 85,663.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,004.71/444,079.97 = 85,663.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,004.71x = 444,079.97 × 85,663.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,004.71x = 38,041,627,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041,627,586.00/296,004.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,516.97

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