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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,623.96, 444,935.67 and 119,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,623.96, 444,935.67 and 119,131 is: 178,696.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,623.96 : 444,935.67 = 119,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,623.96/444,935.67 = 119,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,623.96x = 444,935.67 × 119,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,623.96x = 53,005,631,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,005,631,302.77/296,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,696.39

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