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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,805.42, 445,228.74 and 119,312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,805.42, 445,228.74 and 119,312.52 is: 178,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,805.42 : 445,228.74 = 119,312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,805.42/445,228.74 = 119,312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,805.42x = 445,228.74 × 119,312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,805.42x = 53,121,362,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,121,362,945.82/296,805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,977.06

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