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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,856.30, 445,284.45 and 86,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,856.30, 445,284.45 and 86,501.10 is: 129,751.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,856.30 : 445,284.45 = 86,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,856.30/445,284.45 = 86,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,856.30x = 445,284.45 × 86,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,856.30x = 38,517,594,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,517,594,737.90/296,856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,751.65

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