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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,878.65, 445,207.41 and 119,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,878.65, 445,207.41 and 119,325.84 is: 178,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,878.65 : 445,207.41 = 119,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,878.65/445,207.41 = 119,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,878.65x = 445,207.41 × 119,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,878.65x = 53,124,748,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,124,748,172.47/296,878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,944.32

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