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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,285.76, 444,483.94 and 118,806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,285.76, 444,483.94 and 118,806.66 is: 178,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,285.76 : 444,483.94 = 118,806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,285.76/444,483.94 = 118,806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,285.76x = 444,483.94 × 118,806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,285.76x = 52,807,652,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,807,652,335.04/296,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,232.16

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