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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,280.54, 444,476.04 and 118,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,280.54, 444,476.04 and 118,801.44 is: 178,224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,280.54 : 444,476.04 = 118,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,280.54/444,476.04 = 118,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,280.54x = 444,476.04 × 118,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,280.54x = 52,804,393,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,804,393,597.50/296,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,224.31

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