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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,872.79, 445,273.62 and 83,656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,872.79, 445,273.62 and 83,656.68 is: 125,475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,872.79 : 445,273.62 = 83,656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,872.79/445,273.62 = 83,656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,872.79x = 445,273.62 × 83,656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,872.79x = 37,250,112,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,250,112,740.78/296,872.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,475.00

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