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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,908.60, 445,319.70 and 86,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,908.60, 445,319.70 and 86,524.60 is: 129,774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,908.60 : 445,319.70 = 86,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,908.60/445,319.70 = 86,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,908.60x = 445,319.70 × 86,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,908.60x = 38,531,108,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531,108,914.62/296,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,774.31

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