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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,179.80, 444,269.70 and 85,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,179.80, 444,269.70 and 85,824.60 is: 128,736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,179.80 : 444,269.70 = 85,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,179.80/444,269.70 = 85,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,179.80x = 444,269.70 × 85,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,179.80x = 38,129,269,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,269,294.62/296,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,736.90

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