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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,853.80, 445,280.70 and 86,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,853.80, 445,280.70 and 86,498.60 is: 129,747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,853.80 : 445,280.70 = 86,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,853.80/445,280.70 = 86,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,853.80x = 445,280.70 × 86,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,853.80x = 38,516,157,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516,157,157.02/296,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,747.90

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