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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,802.89, 445,224.99 and 119,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,802.89, 445,224.99 and 119,310.02 is: 178,973.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,802.89 : 445,224.99 = 119,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,802.89/445,224.99 = 119,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,802.89x = 445,224.99 × 119,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,802.89x = 53,119,802,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,119,802,461.40/296,802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,973.33

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