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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,057.95, 444,083.69 and 118,606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,057.95, 444,083.69 and 118,606.39 is: 177,908.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,057.95 : 444,083.69 = 118,606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,057.95/444,083.69 = 118,606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,057.95x = 444,083.69 × 118,606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,057.95x = 52,671,162,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671,162,735.75/296,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,908.29

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