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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,242.20, 444,466.98 and 85,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,242.20, 444,466.98 and 85,892.76 is: 128,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,242.20 : 444,466.98 = 85,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,242.20/444,466.98 = 85,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,242.20x = 444,466.98 × 85,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,242.20x = 38,176,495,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176,495,641.06/296,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,869.20

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