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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,481.09, 444,804.78 and 119,112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,481.09, 444,804.78 and 119,112.66 is: 178,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,481.09 : 444,804.78 = 119,112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,481.09/444,804.78 = 119,112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,481.09x = 444,804.78 × 119,112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,481.09x = 52,981,880,526.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,981,880,526.51/296,481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,702.39

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