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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,640.64, 445,036.29 and 86,278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,640.64, 445,036.29 and 86,278.57 is: 129,439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,640.64 : 445,036.29 = 86,278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,640.64/445,036.29 = 86,278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,640.64x = 445,036.29 × 86,278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,640.64x = 38,397,092,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,397,092,474.12/296,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,439.76

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