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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,422.32, 444,631.80 and 118,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,422.32, 444,631.80 and 118,802.28 is: 178,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,422.32 : 444,631.80 = 118,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,422.32/444,631.80 = 118,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,422.32x = 444,631.80 × 118,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,422.32x = 52,823,271,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,823,271,600.50/296,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,202.75

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