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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,622.96, 444,934.17 and 119,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,622.96, 444,934.17 and 119,130 is: 178,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,622.96 : 444,934.17 = 119,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,622.96/444,934.17 = 119,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,622.96x = 444,934.17 × 119,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,622.96x = 53,005,007,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,005,007,672.10/296,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,694.89

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