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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,049.68, 445,593.96 and 86,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,049.68, 445,593.96 and 86,670 is: 130,010.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,049.68 : 445,593.96 = 86,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,049.68/445,593.96 = 86,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,049.68x = 445,593.96 × 86,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,049.68x = 38,619,628,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619,628,513.20/297,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,010.67

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