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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,009.84, 445,514.64 and 86,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,009.84, 445,514.64 and 86,647.68 is: 129,971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,009.84 : 445,514.64 = 86,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,009.84/445,514.64 = 86,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,009.84x = 445,514.64 × 86,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,009.84x = 38,602,809,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,809,962.04/297,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,971.48

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