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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,659.59, 444,809.97 and 116,529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,659.59, 444,809.97 and 116,529.39 is: 174,723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,659.59 : 444,809.97 = 116,529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,659.59/444,809.97 = 116,529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,659.59x = 444,809.97 × 116,529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,659.59x = 51,833,434,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,833,434,470.02/296,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,723.61

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