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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,886.30, 445,329.45 and 86,531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,886.30, 445,329.45 and 86,531.10 is: 129,796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,886.30 : 445,329.45 = 86,531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,886.30/445,329.45 = 86,531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,886.30x = 445,329.45 × 86,531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,886.30x = 38,534,847,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534,847,170.90/296,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,796.65

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