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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,464.14, 444,717 and 118,971.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,464.14, 444,717 and 118,971.27 is: 178,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,464.14 : 444,717 = 118,971.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,464.14/444,717 = 118,971.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,464.14x = 444,717 × 118,971.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,464.14x = 52,908,546,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,908,546,280.59/296,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,465.25

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