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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,875.80, 445,313.70 and 86,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,875.80, 445,313.70 and 86,520.60 is: 129,780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,875.80 : 445,313.70 = 86,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,875.80/445,313.70 = 86,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,875.80x = 445,313.70 × 86,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,875.80x = 38,528,808,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,528,808,512.22/296,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,780.90

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