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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,997.12, 445,407.36 and 86,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,997.12, 445,407.36 and 86,568 is: 129,826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,997.12 : 445,407.36 = 86,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,997.12/445,407.36 = 86,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,997.12x = 445,407.36 × 86,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,997.12x = 38,558,024,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558,024,340.48/296,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,826.26

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