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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,573.28, 444,925.26 and 86,227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,573.28, 444,925.26 and 86,227.62 is: 129,360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,573.28 : 444,925.26 = 86,227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,573.28/444,925.26 = 86,227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,573.28x = 444,925.26 × 86,227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,573.28x = 38,364,846,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,364,846,247.68/296,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,360.43

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