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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,687.02, 444,997.87 and 83,461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,687.02, 444,997.87 and 83,461.71 is: 125,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,687.02 : 444,997.87 = 83,461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,687.02/444,997.87 = 83,461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,687.02x = 444,997.87 × 83,461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,687.02x = 37,140,282,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140,282,759.25/296,687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,183.38

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