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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,596.28, 444,970.26 and 86,234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,596.28, 444,970.26 and 86,234.22 is: 129,373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,596.28 : 444,970.26 = 86,234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,596.28/444,970.26 = 86,234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,596.28x = 444,970.26 × 86,234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,596.28x = 38,371,663,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371,663,294.30/296,596.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,373.38

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