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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,243.29, 444,362.82 and 118,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,243.29, 444,362.82 and 118,747.72 is: 178,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,243.29 : 444,362.82 = 118,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,243.29/444,362.82 = 118,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,243.29x = 444,362.82 × 118,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,243.29x = 52,767,071,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767,071,727.77/296,243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,120.73

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