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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,273.36, 444,399.84 and 118,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,273.36, 444,399.84 and 118,732.64 is: 178,094.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,273.36 : 444,399.84 = 118,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,273.36/444,399.84 = 118,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,273.36x = 444,399.84 × 118,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,273.36x = 52,764,766,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764,766,218.78/296,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,094.87

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