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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,044.86, 444,140.19 and 85,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,044.86, 444,140.19 and 85,704.06 is: 128,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,044.86 : 444,140.19 = 85,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,044.86/444,140.19 = 85,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,044.86x = 444,140.19 × 85,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,044.86x = 38,064,617,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,064,617,492.17/296,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,577.19

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