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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,049.36, 444,146.94 and 85,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,049.36, 444,146.94 and 85,708.56 is: 128,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,049.36 : 444,146.94 = 85,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,049.36/444,146.94 = 85,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,049.36x = 444,146.94 × 85,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,049.36x = 38,067,194,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,067,194,655.81/296,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,583.95

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