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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,501.37, 444,795.39 and 86,111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,501.37, 444,795.39 and 86,111.97 is: 129,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,501.37 : 444,795.39 = 86,111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,501.37/444,795.39 = 86,111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,501.37x = 444,795.39 × 86,111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,501.37x = 38,302,207,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302,207,279.82/296,501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,180.54

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