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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,222.52, 445,794.72 and 86,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,222.52, 445,794.72 and 86,881.72 is: 130,311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,222.52 : 445,794.72 = 86,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,222.52/445,794.72 = 86,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,222.52x = 445,794.72 × 86,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,222.52x = 38,731,412,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,412,040.52/297,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,311.16

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