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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,266.69, 444,517.08 and 118,748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,266.69, 444,517.08 and 118,748.71 is: 178,169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,266.69 : 444,517.08 = 118,748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,266.69/444,517.08 = 118,748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,266.69x = 444,517.08 × 118,748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,266.69x = 52,785,829,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,785,829,822.97/296,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,169.98

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