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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,003.70, 445,505.55 and 86,614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,003.70, 445,505.55 and 86,614.30 is: 129,921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,003.70 : 445,505.55 = 86,614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,003.70/445,505.55 = 86,614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,003.70x = 445,505.55 × 86,614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,003.70x = 38,587,151,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,587,151,359.37/297,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,921.45

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