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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,631.54, 444,968.10 and 119,138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,631.54, 444,968.10 and 119,138.70 is: 178,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,631.54 : 444,968.10 = 119,138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,631.54/444,968.10 = 119,138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,631.54x = 444,968.10 × 119,138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,631.54x = 53,012,920,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,012,920,975.47/296,631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,716.40

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