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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,265.69, 444,515.58 and 118,747.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,265.69, 444,515.58 and 118,747.71 is: 178,168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,265.69 : 444,515.58 = 118,747.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,265.69/444,515.58 = 118,747.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,265.69x = 444,515.58 × 118,747.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,265.69x = 52,785,207,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,785,207,184.32/296,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,168.48

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