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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,243.79, 444,363.57 and 118,748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,243.79, 444,363.57 and 118,748.22 is: 178,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,243.79 : 444,363.57 = 118,748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,243.79/444,363.57 = 118,748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,243.79x = 444,363.57 × 118,748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,243.79x = 52,767,382,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767,382,970.35/296,243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,121.48

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