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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,982.80, 445,426.80 and 86,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,982.80, 445,426.80 and 86,571.52 is: 129,843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,982.80 : 445,426.80 = 86,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,982.80/445,426.80 = 86,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,982.80x = 445,426.80 × 86,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,982.80x = 38,561,275,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561,275,124.74/296,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,843.46

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