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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,886.80, 444,941.40 and 119,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,886.80, 444,941.40 and 119,248.40 is: 178,716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,886.80 : 444,941.40 = 119,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,886.80/444,941.40 = 119,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,886.80x = 444,941.40 × 119,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,886.80x = 53,058,550,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058,550,043.76/296,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,716.43

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