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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,442.06, 444,675.39 and 86,080.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,442.06, 444,675.39 and 86,080.02 is: 129,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,442.06 : 444,675.39 = 86,080.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,442.06/444,675.39 = 86,080.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,442.06x = 444,675.39 × 86,080.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,442.06x = 38,277,666,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277,666,464.71/296,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,123.60

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