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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,485.26, 444,740.20 and 86,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,485.26, 444,740.20 and 86,123.20 is: 129,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,485.26 : 444,740.20 = 86,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,485.26/444,740.20 = 86,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,485.26x = 444,740.20 × 86,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,485.26x = 38,302,449,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302,449,192.64/296,485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,188.38

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