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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,691.26, 449,566.95 and 86,464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,691.26, 449,566.95 and 86,464.45 is: 129,705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,691.26 : 449,566.95 = 86,464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,691.26/449,566.95 = 86,464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,691.26x = 449,566.95 × 86,464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,691.26x = 38,871,559,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,871,559,956.13/299,691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,705.35

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