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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,279.71, 448,927.32 and 86,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,279.71, 448,927.32 and 86,039.01 is: 129,060.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,279.71 : 448,927.32 = 86,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,279.71/448,927.32 = 86,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,279.71x = 448,927.32 × 86,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,279.71x = 38,625,261,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,625,261,744.56/299,279.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,060.74

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