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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,980.76, 445,423.80 and 86,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,980.76, 445,423.80 and 86,569.52 is: 129,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,980.76 : 445,423.80 = 86,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,980.76/445,423.80 = 86,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,980.76x = 445,423.80 × 86,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,980.76x = 38,560,124,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,560,124,562.58/296,980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,840.48

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