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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,276.39, 444,469.86 and 118,797.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,276.39, 444,469.86 and 118,797.29 is: 178,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,276.39 : 444,469.86 = 118,797.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,276.39/444,469.86 = 118,797.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,276.39x = 444,469.86 × 118,797.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,276.39x = 52,801,812,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,801,812,632.33/296,276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,218.09

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