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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,117.76, 445,632.80 and 86,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,117.76, 445,632.80 and 86,699.20 is: 130,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,117.76 : 445,632.80 = 86,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,117.76/445,632.80 = 86,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,117.76x = 445,632.80 × 86,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,117.76x = 38,636,007,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636,007,253.76/297,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,036.01

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