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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,599.97, 444,975.79 and 86,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,599.97, 444,975.79 and 86,237.91 is: 129,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,599.97 : 444,975.79 = 86,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,599.97/444,975.79 = 86,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,599.97x = 444,975.79 × 86,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,599.97x = 38,373,782,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,373,782,130.20/296,599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,378.91

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