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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,566.62, 444,846.48 and 119,070.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,566.62, 444,846.48 and 119,070.51 is: 178,604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,566.62 : 444,846.48 = 119,070.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,566.62/444,846.48 = 119,070.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,566.62x = 444,846.48 × 119,070.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,566.62x = 52,968,097,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,968,097,245.30/296,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,604.38

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