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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,864.81, 445,128.51 and 116,852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,864.81, 445,128.51 and 116,852.67 is: 175,212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,864.81 : 445,128.51 = 116,852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,864.81/445,128.51 = 116,852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,864.81x = 445,128.51 × 116,852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,864.81x = 52,014,454,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,014,454,886.62/296,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,212.60

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