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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,164.80, 444,247.20 and 85,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,164.80, 444,247.20 and 85,809.60 is: 128,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,164.80 : 444,247.20 = 85,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,164.80/444,247.20 = 85,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,164.80x = 444,247.20 × 85,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,164.80x = 38,120,674,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120,674,533.12/296,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,714.40

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