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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,283.76, 444,480.94 and 118,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,283.76, 444,480.94 and 118,804.66 is: 178,229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,283.76 : 444,480.94 = 118,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,283.76/444,480.94 = 118,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,283.76x = 444,480.94 × 118,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,283.76x = 52,806,406,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,806,406,953.18/296,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,229.16

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