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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,242.29, 444,361.32 and 118,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,242.29, 444,361.32 and 118,746.72 is: 178,119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,242.29 : 444,361.32 = 118,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,242.29/444,361.32 = 118,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,242.29x = 444,361.32 × 118,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,242.29x = 52,766,449,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,766,449,244.87/296,242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,119.23

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