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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,045.20, 444,067.80 and 85,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,045.20, 444,067.80 and 85,704.40 is: 128,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,045.20 : 444,067.80 = 85,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,045.20/444,067.80 = 85,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,045.20x = 444,067.80 × 85,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,045.20x = 38,058,564,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058,564,358.32/296,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,556.60

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