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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,003.88, 445,459.74 and 86,619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,003.88, 445,459.74 and 86,619.88 is: 129,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,003.88 : 445,459.74 = 86,619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,003.88/445,459.74 = 86,619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,003.88x = 445,459.74 × 86,619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,003.88x = 38,585,669,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585,669,223.63/297,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,916.38

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