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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,852.20, 444,932.70 and 119,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,852.20, 444,932.70 and 119,271.40 is: 178,768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,852.20 : 444,932.70 = 119,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,852.20/444,932.70 = 119,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,852.20x = 444,932.70 × 119,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,852.20x = 53,067,746,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067,746,034.78/296,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,768.24

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