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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,261.30, 444,381.96 and 118,720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,261.30, 444,381.96 and 118,720.64 is: 178,076.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,261.30 : 444,381.96 = 118,720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,261.30/444,381.96 = 118,720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,261.30x = 444,381.96 × 118,720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,261.30x = 52,757,310,695.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,757,310,695.65/296,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,076.96

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