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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,782.52, 445,174.50 and 86,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,782.52, 445,174.50 and 86,425.56 is: 129,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,782.52 : 445,174.50 = 86,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,782.52/445,174.50 = 86,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,782.52x = 445,174.50 × 86,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,782.52x = 38,474,455,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474,455,460.22/296,782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,638.55

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