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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,149.29, 444,279.30 and 118,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,149.29, 444,279.30 and 118,670.14 is: 178,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,149.29 : 444,279.30 = 118,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,149.29/444,279.30 = 118,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,149.29x = 444,279.30 × 118,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,149.29x = 52,722,686,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,722,686,592.18/296,149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,027.40

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