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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,062.20, 444,092.76 and 85,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,062.20, 444,092.76 and 85,699.80 is: 128,549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,062.20 : 444,092.76 = 85,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,062.20/444,092.76 = 85,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,062.20x = 444,092.76 × 85,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,062.20x = 38,058,660,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058,660,713.45/296,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,549.54

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