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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,909.80, 445,364.70 and 86,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,909.80, 445,364.70 and 86,554.60 is: 129,831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,909.80 : 445,364.70 = 86,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,909.80/445,364.70 = 86,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,909.80x = 445,364.70 × 86,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,909.80x = 38,548,363,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548,363,462.62/296,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,831.90

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