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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,590.60, 444,842.70 and 86,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,590.60, 444,842.70 and 86,206.60 is: 129,297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,590.60 : 444,842.70 = 86,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,590.60/444,842.70 = 86,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,590.60x = 444,842.70 × 86,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,590.60x = 38,348,376,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348,376,701.82/296,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,297.34

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