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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,575.62, 444,906.81 and 86,186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,575.62, 444,906.81 and 86,186.22 is: 129,291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,575.62 : 444,906.81 = 86,186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,575.62/444,906.81 = 86,186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,575.62x = 444,906.81 × 86,186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,575.62x = 38,344,836,206.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344,836,206.16/296,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,291.94

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