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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,621.44, 445,001.92 and 86,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,621.44, 445,001.92 and 86,263.68 is: 129,415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,621.44 : 445,001.92 = 86,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,621.44/445,001.92 = 86,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,621.44x = 445,001.92 × 86,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,621.44x = 38,387,503,226.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,387,503,226.27/296,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,415.81

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