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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,638.15, 444,956.95 and 119,145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,638.15, 444,956.95 and 119,145.19 is: 178,717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,638.15 : 444,956.95 = 119,145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,638.15/444,956.95 = 119,145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,638.15x = 444,956.95 × 119,145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,638.15x = 53,014,478,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,014,478,939.32/296,638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,717.67

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