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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,481.66, 444,805.52 and 119,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,481.66, 444,805.52 and 119,113.22 is: 178,703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,481.66 : 444,805.52 = 119,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,481.66/444,805.52 = 119,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,481.66x = 444,805.52 × 119,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,481.66x = 52,982,217,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,982,217,760.97/296,481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,703.19

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