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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,399.01, 444,681.78 and 119,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,399.01, 444,681.78 and 119,030.58 is: 178,579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,399.01 : 444,681.78 = 119,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,399.01/444,681.78 = 119,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,399.01x = 444,681.78 × 119,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,399.01x = 52,930,730,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,930,730,188.83/296,399.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,579.31

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