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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,711, 445,122.30 and 119,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,711, 445,122.30 and 119,232.08 is: 178,870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,711 : 445,122.30 = 119,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,711/445,122.30 = 119,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,711x = 445,122.30 × 119,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,711x = 53,072,857,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,072,857,683.38/296,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,870.54

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