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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,805.89, 445,229.49 and 119,313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,805.89, 445,229.49 and 119,313.02 is: 178,977.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,805.89 : 445,229.49 = 119,313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,805.89/445,229.49 = 119,313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,805.89x = 445,229.49 × 119,313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,805.89x = 53,121,675,044.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,121,675,044.96/296,805.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,977.83

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