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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,467.39, 444,721.88 and 118,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,467.39, 444,721.88 and 118,974.52 is: 178,470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,467.39 : 444,721.88 = 118,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,467.39/444,721.88 = 118,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,467.39x = 444,721.88 × 118,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,467.39x = 52,910,572,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,910,572,206.50/296,467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,470.13

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