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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,392.37, 444,671.81 and 119,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,392.37, 444,671.81 and 119,023.94 is: 178,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,392.37 : 444,671.81 = 119,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,392.37/444,671.81 = 119,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,392.37x = 444,671.81 × 119,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,392.37x = 52,926,590,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,926,590,238.01/296,392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,569.34

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