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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,827.44, 445,130.44 and 119,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,827.44, 445,130.44 and 119,274.36 is: 178,867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,827.44 : 445,130.44 = 119,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,827.44/445,130.44 = 119,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,827.44x = 445,130.44 × 119,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,827.44x = 53,092,648,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,092,648,347.52/296,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,867.05

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