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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,274.51, 444,467.05 and 118,795.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,274.51, 444,467.05 and 118,795.41 is: 178,215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,274.51 : 444,467.05 = 118,795.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,274.51/444,467.05 = 118,795.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,274.51x = 444,467.05 × 118,795.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,274.51x = 52,800,645,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,800,645,139.25/296,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,215.28

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