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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,557.20, 444,835.80 and 86,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,557.20, 444,835.80 and 86,216.40 is: 129,324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,557.20 : 444,835.80 = 86,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,557.20/444,835.80 = 86,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,557.20x = 444,835.80 × 86,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,557.20x = 38,352,141,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352,141,267.12/296,557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,324.60

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