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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,291.77, 449,001.81 and 86,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,291.77, 449,001.81 and 86,057.82 is: 129,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,291.77 : 449,001.81 = 86,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,291.77/449,001.81 = 86,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,291.77x = 449,001.81 × 86,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,291.77x = 38,640,116,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,640,116,944.65/299,291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,105.18

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