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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,726.40, 445,089.60 and 119,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,726.40, 445,089.60 and 119,260.80 is: 178,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,726.40 : 445,089.60 = 119,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,726.40/445,089.60 = 119,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,726.40x = 445,089.60 × 119,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,726.40x = 53,081,741,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,081,741,767.68/296,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,891.20

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