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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,871.80, 445,307.70 and 86,516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,871.80, 445,307.70 and 86,516.60 is: 129,774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,871.80 : 445,307.70 = 86,516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,871.80/445,307.70 = 86,516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,871.80x = 445,307.70 × 86,516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,871.80x = 38,526,508,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,526,508,157.82/296,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,774.90

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