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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,828.44, 445,131.94 and 119,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,828.44, 445,131.94 and 119,275.36 is: 178,868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,828.44 : 445,131.94 = 119,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,828.44/445,131.94 = 119,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,828.44x = 445,131.94 × 119,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,828.44x = 53,093,272,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,272,391.00/296,828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,868.55

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