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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,761.14, 445,162.26 and 119,268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,761.14, 445,162.26 and 119,268.30 is: 178,910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,761.14 : 445,162.26 = 119,268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,761.14/445,162.26 = 119,268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,761.14x = 445,162.26 × 119,268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,761.14x = 53,093,745,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,745,974.36/296,761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,910.71

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