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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,571.02, 444,868.82 and 86,208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,571.02, 444,868.82 and 86,208.95 is: 129,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,571.02 : 444,868.82 = 86,208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,571.02/444,868.82 = 86,208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,571.02x = 444,868.82 × 86,208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,571.02x = 38,351,671,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,351,671,204.55/296,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,316.99

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