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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,403.02, 444,687.78 and 119,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,403.02, 444,687.78 and 119,034.58 is: 178,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,403.02 : 444,687.78 = 119,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,403.02/444,687.78 = 119,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,403.02x = 444,687.78 × 119,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,403.02x = 52,933,223,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933,223,123.43/296,403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,585.30

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