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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,598.97, 444,974.29 and 86,236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,598.97, 444,974.29 and 86,236.91 is: 129,377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,598.97 : 444,974.29 = 86,236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,598.97/444,974.29 = 86,236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,598.97x = 444,974.29 × 86,236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,598.97x = 38,373,207,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,373,207,799.04/296,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,377.41

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