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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,480.26, 444,732.70 and 86,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,480.26, 444,732.70 and 86,118.20 is: 129,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,480.26 : 444,732.70 = 86,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,480.26/444,732.70 = 86,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,480.26x = 444,732.70 × 86,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,480.26x = 38,299,579,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,579,605.14/296,480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,180.88

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