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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,912.80, 445,369.20 and 86,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,912.80, 445,369.20 and 86,557.60 is: 129,836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,912.80 : 445,369.20 = 86,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,912.80/445,369.20 = 86,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,912.80x = 445,369.20 × 86,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,912.80x = 38,550,089,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,089,065.92/296,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,836.40

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