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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,763.16, 445,165.26 and 119,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,763.16, 445,165.26 and 119,270.32 is: 178,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,763.16 : 445,165.26 = 119,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,763.16/445,165.26 = 119,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,763.16x = 445,165.26 × 119,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,763.16x = 53,095,003,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,095,003,013.08/296,763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,913.73

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