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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,903.60, 445,312.20 and 86,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,903.60, 445,312.20 and 86,519.60 is: 129,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,903.60 : 445,312.20 = 86,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,903.60/445,312.20 = 86,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,903.60x = 445,312.20 × 86,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,903.60x = 38,528,233,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,528,233,419.12/296,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,766.81

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