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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,921.60, 445,339.20 and 86,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,921.60, 445,339.20 and 86,537.60 is: 129,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,921.60 : 445,339.20 = 86,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,921.60/445,339.20 = 86,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,921.60x = 445,339.20 × 86,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,921.60x = 38,538,585,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,538,585,553.92/296,921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,793.81

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