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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,402.76, 444,687.39 and 119,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,402.76, 444,687.39 and 119,034.32 is: 178,584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,402.76 : 444,687.39 = 119,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,402.76/444,687.39 = 119,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,402.76x = 444,687.39 × 119,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,402.76x = 52,933,058,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933,058,857.79/296,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,584.91

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