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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,067.60, 445,601.40 and 86,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,067.60, 445,601.40 and 86,726.80 is: 130,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,067.60 : 445,601.40 = 86,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,067.60/445,601.40 = 86,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,067.60x = 445,601.40 × 86,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,067.60x = 38,645,583,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645,583,497.52/297,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,090.20

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