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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,169.60, 444,124.80 and 118,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,169.60, 444,124.80 and 118,617.60 is: 177,874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,169.60 : 444,124.80 = 118,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,169.60/444,124.80 = 118,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,169.60x = 444,124.80 × 118,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,169.60x = 52,681,017,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,017,876.48/296,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,874.49

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